Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Pay & Employee Services Officer to join its busy Pay and Employee services team. The Pay and Employee Services team provides a full range of payroll and pensions related services to both the Trust and to a number of other NHS Organisations, including services in respect of Employee Benefits and workforce systems such as eRostering, ESR, and eExpenses. You will work as part of a busy team delivering a Payroll service to over 40,000 employees and will demonstrate strong organisational skills to ensure effective service delivery. Main Duties of the Job
You will manage and lead a team of Pay and Employee Services Officers, ensuring workloads are managed accordingly, payroll deadlines are achieved, and all information is appropriately audit checked for accuracy of payments to employees. You will oversee the full end-to-end Payroll and HR transactional process for a section of the Payroll within the Trust and/or its external clients. You will also act as the point of contact for both clients and employees, providing technical advice, information, and support on complex pay issues, terms and conditions, and statutory regulations. Excellent communication skills are required to ensure a high standard of customer service. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of working within a busy Payroll and Pensions department, ideally within the NHS, and possess a good understanding of ESR, NHS Terms and Conditions, and Statutory regulations. About Us
You will be working for an organisation that values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff, including commitments to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Job Responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application, please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification
Qualifications
CIPP Advanced Payroll Technician Certificate or equivalent Level 4 qualification 5 GCSE's (including Maths and English) at Grade A to C or equivalent qualification European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or relevant MS Office training CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management Experience
Extensive experience working in a specialised integrated HR/Payroll/Pensions department Knowledge and experience of HMRC regulations regarding payroll and pensions regulations Sound understanding of the Data Protection Act Knowledge of NHS National Terms and Conditions of service Knowledge and understanding of the NHS pension scheme Experience of leading and managing a team Experience of working with the national NHS Payroll system ESR (Electronic Staff Record) Knowledge of differing local and national pay terms and conditions applicable to NHS Experience of ESR Connect software Ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel Excellent numeracy and writing skills Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines by planning and prioritising own workload Self-motivation and ability to work under own initiative Positive team player Ability to question and learn quickly Strong interpersonal skills to deal with difficult situations requiring empathy, negotiation, tact, diplomacy, and reasoning Flexible and adaptable - able to manage competing and changing workloads Analytical skills to collate and analyse complex data for reporting purposes Meticulous attention to detail Further Training
Evidence of CPD Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for previous criminal convictions. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Head of Pay, Systems and Employee Services £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata for part-time staff Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
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