Payroll Officer - Trainee

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a Payroll Officer to deliver accurate payroll services. This role involves providing guidance on payroll policies and requires proficiency in end to end payroll processing. The successful candidate will receive opportunities for professional development, including the Payroll Technician Certificate from the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals. This is a fixed term position for 12 months, working Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proficient in end to end payroll processing.
• Experience with national, local and Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions.
• Ability to provide advice to managers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and confidential payroll services.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and regulations regarding salaries.
• Work as part of a team within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

Skills

End to end payroll processing

Advice and guidance in payroll regulations

Education

Payroll Technician Certificate from CIPP

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Term: Fixed term post for 12 months.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as part of a team delivering an accurate, efficient and confidential payroll service to NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, The State Hospital, National Waiting Times Centre, NHS Western Isles, NHS 24 and three local hospices.

This includes the provision of advice and guidance to managers, HR colleagues and staff members in the application and interpretation of national, local and Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions, policies, procedures and statutory regulations relating to salaries.

Ideally you will already be proficient in end to end payroll processing, however a trainee post may be considered.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain the Payroll Technician Certificate from the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

Contact

Informal contact: Jacqueline Hannah - Payroll Manager on 0141 278 2934 / [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Equal Opportunities

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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