Job summary
We are looking
to recruit a Payroll, Pensions and Expenses Manager to lead and manage the
Payroll, Pensions and Expenses Team to deliver a confidential,
customer-focussed, efficient, accurate and timely Payroll, Pensions and
Expenses Service across the Trust Group.
The Payroll,
Pensions and Expenses Manager will act as the Trust lead in the management of all
payroll processes, ensuring payrolls are processed in line with payroll
schedules and statutory regulations.
You will be
responsible for the overall leadership, management, performance and delivery of
payroll, pensions, expenses and other reward / benefits services to the Trust
and external payroll clients within the Trust Group, to ensure staff are paid
correctly in line with contractual terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
You will manage
the Trusts payroll and associated systems, including ESR, E-expenses and
pensions, across the Trust Group for approx. 9,500 staff.
You will drive
the payroll development programme to improve payroll workflows and internal
processes, developing Standard Operating Procedures, considering best practice
processes e.g. first time right pay and benefits in order to increase payroll
accuracy, reduce over and underpayments, and advances of pay.
You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent extensive
experience in a senior role in a Payroll, Pension and Expenses Department
within a large, complex organisation, as well as experience of working within a
healthcare environment.
You will have substantial knowledge of payroll, pensions and expenses
processing, as well as substantial knowledge of ESR, with experience of using
Microsoft Office packages and using a database to produce statistical reports.
In addition you will have substantial knowledge of statutory regulations
and requirements including HMRC standards, NHS Pension Scheme Regulations and
Data Protection.
For further information please contact Tracey Dibble, Head of Employee
Services (tracey.dibble@nhs,net)
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Payroll and Pensions Manager will act as the
Trust Lead in the management of an accountable, confidential, customer focussed
payroll, pensions and expenses service.
- Directly responsible for the overall leadership,
management, performance and delivery of payroll, pensions, expenses and other
reward / benefits services to the Trust and external payroll clients, to ensure
staff are paid correctly in line with contractual terms and conditions.
- Manage the team delivering the above services,
ensuring the timely, cost effective and accurate production of payroll output
to comply with statutory regulations and requirements including HMRC standards,
NHS Pension Scheme Regulations and Data Protection.
- Lead the development and maintenance of cutting edge
/ best practice processes, e.g. first time right pay and benefits, for all
Payroll and Pension services.
- Provide authoritative, timely and accurate advice
and information about highly complex and/or sensitive payroll, pensions and
expenses matters to inform strategic and business planning.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Payroll and Pensions Manager will act as the
Trust Lead in the management of an accountable, confidential, customer focussed
payroll, pensions and expenses service.
- Directly responsible for the overall leadership,
management, performance and delivery of payroll, pensions, expenses and other
reward / benefits services to the Trust and external payroll clients, to ensure
staff are paid correctly in line with contractual terms and conditions.
- Manage the team delivering the above services,
ensuring the timely, cost effective and accurate production of payroll output
to comply with statutory regulations and requirements including HMRC standards,
NHS Pension Scheme Regulations and Data Protection.
- Lead the development and maintenance of cutting edge
/ best practice processes, e.g. first time right pay and benefits, for all
Payroll and Pension services.
- Provide authoritative, timely and accurate advice
and information about highly complex and/or sensitive payroll, pensions and
expenses matters to inform strategic and business planning.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated with a drive for success and continuous improvement
- Ability to work as part of a team but also use your own initiative
- Ability to meet the travel requirement of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent extensive experience in a senior role in a payroll, pension and expenses
Desirable
- Professional management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous payroll, pensions and expenses management experience within a large, complex organisation
- Experience of Payroll and Pensions within a healthcare environment
- Experience of using a database to produce statistical reports
- Staff management experience
- Knowledge of risk management issues
- Experience of working in a customer focused leading and achieving change in a complex environment
Desirable
- NHS Payroll management experience
- Knowledge of NHS management issues including national agendas and initiatives and statutory and legal requirements
- Experience of managing complaints
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of ESR
- Substantial knowledge of payroll, pensions and expenses processing
- Substantial knowledge of statutory regulations and requirements including HMRC standards, NHS Pension Scheme Regulations and Data Protection.
- Ability to build, develop and motivate an effective team
- High level of diplomacy and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence / persuade / inspire others with a positive, can-do approach
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Can deal with and resolve conflict
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines
- IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to analyse information and evaluate situations to draw appropriate conclusions
- Decision making and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of service
- Ability to recognize and develop opportunities for improvement
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated with a drive for success and continuous improvement
- Ability to work as part of a team but also use your own initiative
- Ability to meet the travel requirement of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent extensive experience in a senior role in a payroll, pension and expenses
Desirable
- Professional management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous payroll, pensions and expenses management experience within a large, complex organisation
- Experience of Payroll and Pensions within a healthcare environment
- Experience of using a database to produce statistical reports
- Staff management experience
- Knowledge of risk management issues
- Experience of working in a customer focused leading and achieving change in a complex environment
Desirable
- NHS Payroll management experience
- Knowledge of NHS management issues including national agendas and initiatives and statutory and legal requirements
- Experience of managing complaints
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of ESR
- Substantial knowledge of payroll, pensions and expenses processing
- Substantial knowledge of statutory regulations and requirements including HMRC standards, NHS Pension Scheme Regulations and Data Protection.
- Ability to build, develop and motivate an effective team
- High level of diplomacy and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence / persuade / inspire others with a positive, can-do approach
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Can deal with and resolve conflict
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines
- IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to analyse information and evaluate situations to draw appropriate conclusions
- Decision making and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of service
- Ability to recognize and develop opportunities for improvement
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