Payroll Clerk

Job Title: Payroll Clerk

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Clerk to join our team at Health Jobs UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of payroll data, as well as maintaining detailed records of employee information.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare payroll data using computerized input facilities in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual timetables are met.
• Contribute to systematic checks of permanent information held electronically and by other mediums.
• Understand and implement agreements relating to pay, conditions of service, and pension regulations.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and up-to-date records relating to the NHS Pension Scheme, Income Tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick, Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave.

Person Specification:

• Essential criteria:
  • 4 GCSEs grade C or above (including Maths and English)
  • IPPM Diploma in Payroll/Pensions or equivalent relevant experience
• Desirable criteria:
  • Membership of the CIPP and professionally up to date
  • Payroll specific qualification, such as CIPP or NVQ in Payroll

Experience:

• Significant experience of working as a Payroll Officer in an NHS Payroll Department demonstrating knowledge of all office procedures, computer systems, and Microsoft software packages.
• Expert understanding and highly detailed knowledge covering the whole range of payroll duties, relevant payroll legislation, and payroll procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of NHS Pensions scheme, regulations, and administrative procedures.
• Experience of working with ESR.

Skills and Aptitudes:

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and facilitation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge and ability to apply Terms and conditions of Service, including Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental.
• Knowledge of ESR.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of Statutory regulations.

Employer Certification/Accreditation Badges:

• Documents to download:
  • JD - 421-CORP-1410C (PDF, 312.6 KB)
  • HDFT Policies and Procedures (PDF, 184)