Payroll Specialist (GWH)

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for an internal role within the BSW group. You will manage payroll functions and pension services for the Trust and other NHS clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and high customer satisfaction.

The post requires CIPP Payroll Qualification and NHS payroll knowledge, with a focus on process improvement and policy adherence. This role is based in Bath and offers NHS benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• CIPP Payroll Qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth running of Client Payroll and end-to-end payroll tasks.
• Ensure work complies with KPI, Agenda for Change and NHS terms.
• Support pension services for the client base and identify process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll legislation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPP Payroll Qualification

Tools

ESR

Job description

Job Overview

This is an internal role for employees of the BSW group only. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust provides payroll and pension services to several NHS organisations. The postholder will be responsible to produce the payroll to the Trust and other NHS clients. The role involves the management of payroll sections and associated pension services, ensuring these are delivered to a professional standard, with focus on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring work is performed in accordance with statutory guidelines, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Agenda for Change and Medical & Dental terms and conditions of service. The role requires the application and maintenance of the relevant organisation’s policies and procedures across the Client base. The postholder will also be expected to identifying areas where potential improvements can be made to all client services.

Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

Assisting the team leader with the smooth running a Client Payroll, including Payroll end to end tasks. Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• CIPP Payroll Qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role

Desirable criteria

• NHS experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

• UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge of ESR

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 400.6KB)
• Facts About Salisbury (PDF, 214.5KB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Lee Pearson
Job title SFT Head of Payroll and Pensions
Email address [e-mail]
Telephone number 07825289686