Trainee Payroll Officer

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a Trainee Payroll Officer to input pay-related data into the ESR Payroll system and perform essential payroll calculations. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative and IT skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellent customer service. This role is pivotal in a high-performing payroll department, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• Understanding of work policies and procedures (GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Input pay-related data into the ESR Payroll system.
• Maintain accuracy and ensure correct entries and deductions.
• Advise employees according to departmental procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Telephone manner

Administrative skills

IT skills

Education

4 GCSEs grade C or above (including mathematics)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The role involves inputting a range of pay-affecting data into the National ESR Payroll system and performing various calculations, such as PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). We are looking to recruit a Trainee Payroll Officer who has a passion for delivering excellent customer experience to clients, an excellent telephone manner, and strong administrative and IT skills. The candidate must demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to contributing to service improvement and development. The work is carried out to strict deadlines, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. The role includes taking appropriate recovery action based on individual circumstances and advising employees in accordance with departmental procedures. Corrective actions are undertaken in the ESR system to ensure accurate calculations of statutory deductions and correct entries.

Responsibilities

• Input pay-related data into the ESR Payroll system and perform calculations (PAYE, National Insurance, SMP, SSP).
• Maintain accuracy under deadlines and ensure correct entries and deductions are made.
• Take appropriate recovery action based on individual circumstances and advise employees per departmental procedures.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs grade C or above (including mathematics).
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office packages.
• Understanding and knowledge of dealing with sensitive and confidential issues, work policies and procedures (GDPR).

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working with PCs and technology.
• Experience of ESR system.
• Knowledge of NHS Terms & Conditions of service, including Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental.

About One NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC)

One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population. It is hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of partner Trusts. One LSC stands for "One Lancashire and South Cumbria" and brings together Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services, and Procurement and Logistics services from each Trust to create one central community of professionals. The aim is to deliver better services, reduce duplication, share systems and processes, and provide value for money for partners, the system, and the communities served.

Employer Information

Our Employee Business Services currently has 6 clients, providing a high-quality payroll and pension service to approximately 20,000 employees and producing over 300,000 payslips annually with accuracy rates of 99%.

Equal Opportunities and Recruitment

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of staff and operates a zero-tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and specifically encourage applications from members of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities due to under-representation. Appointments will be made on merit. We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and offer personal adjustments to enable participation in recruitment.

Application and DBS Information

Salary advertised is for full-time hours; if the post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. DBS checks may be required, with costs recoverable from salary where applicable. The Trust provides guidance on DBS checks and related costs. If you are under 18, certain restrictions apply regarding full-time employment except for apprenticeship roles. The recruitment process may involve shortlisting against essential criteria, and correspondence will be via the email address provided in the application.

Important Notes

Please ensure you check your email regularly for communications regarding your application. Shortlisting is completed anonymously and candidates are assessed against the essential criteria for the post.