Payroll Officer

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen in the Payroll Department for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team as a Payroll Officer, working alongside a team of 28 exceptional Payroll colleagues, with a structure that allows for career progression.

We are based on site at the Johnson Building on Pride Park in Derby.

Attendance on-site for training will be required, but after successful completion of required training, hybrid working options may be available.

The Pay & Pensions Department provides the in-house Payroll and Pension facility for University Hospitals of Derby & Burton, and 3 other local NHS Trusts, producing around 238,000 payslips per annum. This includes both weekly and monthly payrolls.

Our aim is to ensure all colleagues are paid correctly and deadlines are met, and that information provided to employees and customer service is to the highest standards.

You will be required to action information and data provided by the Trust in electronic and manual form and in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures to ensure the provision of payment of salaries is accurate and that deadlines are achieved.

Main duties of the job

As a Payroll Officer in the team, you will be responsible along with other Pay Officers and a Senior Payroll for a section of payroll and the day-to-day processing, inputting and calculation associated with providing an excellent payroll service. You will be required to ensure we comply with NHS National terms and conditions of service, Medical & Dental and the local Trust terms and conditions of employment. You will also be required to perform standard office/clerical duties daily including data input on a bespoke Payroll/HR system called ESR and Allocate E-Rostering System.

You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of payroll, including PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP; there will also be on-the-job training available with support from colleagues. An online e-training course is available for the Payroll System ESR.

Closing date of applications: 9 April 2025

Interview date: 23 April 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education & Training

• Good Standard of Education or Equivalent experience.

Experience & Knowledge

• Knowledge of Payroll and public sectors T&C's.
• Be able to demonstrate experience and IT skills.

Skills & Ability

• Able to understand, implement and explain technical pay issues, carry out complex calculations.
• Plan and prioritise own workload.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Liase with NHS Employees, External Agencies. Provide, receive and deal with routine queries. Good Interpersonal skills.

Values & Behavior

• Responsible, Reliable, Adaptable and Accountable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust