Payroll Officer

Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities To maintain accurate pay accounts for all employees To understand and implement changes under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, Trust Policy and HMRC regulations To become proficient in new electronic procedure To ensure that the confidentiality of any information held within the department is maintained and to have due regard to the Data Protection Act 1984 A commitment to team-based working Communication and Working Relationships The Job Holder will be in direct contact with: Payroll Services Manager Deputy Payroll Manager Finance staff, Human Resources staff, Directorate staff, Heads of Departments, Managers, Senior Nursing and Medical staff across the South Devon Health Community. All Employees as defined by the Pay Accounts Managed. Non-Trust Organisations such as Banks and Building Societies, Inland Revenue and Department of Works and Pensions. The Job Holder must conduct these contacts in a manner that portrays the Department as a positive customer-oriented organisation. The complex and sensitive nature of the problems that a number of our Employees have must be handled with tact and consideration in discussions with the Employee and regulatory organisations such as the Child Support Agency. Confidentiality must be maintained in all negotiations, correspondence or discussions. The Job Holder reports to the Deputy Payroll Manager and is directly accountable to the Payroll Manager. Most Challenging Part of Job To check and prioritise all information received, to manage the allocated payroll accounts and to take all necessary action. To have the ability to work to strict timescales whilst maintaining the principles of teamwork within a pressurised environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria GCSE: Maths and English (A-C) National Payroll Certificate or previous relevant experience working in a Payroll Department. Knowledge of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. Knowledge of HMRC regulations. Proven relevant experience in working as part of a team. Substantial experience in working to strict deadlines. Ability to work in a methodical manner. Ability to communicate well, both written and verbal. To understand the Data Protection Act. Ability to liaise with team members. Desirable Criteria Knowledge of ESR payroll system. Proven organisational skills with ability to prioritise own workload. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people. If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts. Important Information We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly. Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role. Correspondence will be via

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account regularly. Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band. If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references. The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges Documents to download: 388-6757420-A&C-JDPS (PDF, 235.2 KB)

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