Job summary
The payroll and pension's team at Guy's and St Thomas' are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic payroll professional to step into a new Deputy Payroll Manager role. Spanning Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina, Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals as well as our community services this role will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely remuneration for our dedicated staff. We also provide services to another NHS Trust and are looking to expand this service across the region.
Interviews are expected to take place during w/c 26 February.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will lead a team of skilled payroll officers, overseeing the accurate and efficient processing of payroll for our employees. Supporting the Payroll manager to influence positive change.
You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and provide ongoing training and support to your teams whilst working alongside the Head of Payroll and Pensions to continually strive for service improvement.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 22,000 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide direction and guidance to the payroll officers, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Collaborate closely with the Payroll Manager to develop and implement payroll and pensions strategies aligned with the Trust's goals.
- Manage the accurate processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including staff across various roles and pay scales.
- Provide training and support for the payroll & pensions teams in utilising the ESR system.
- Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and pension regulations, adapting processes as necessary.
- Deal effectively with any complex queries for within the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide direction and guidance to the payroll officers, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Collaborate closely with the Payroll Manager to develop and implement payroll and pensions strategies aligned with the Trust's goals.
- Manage the accurate processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including staff across various roles and pay scales.
- Provide training and support for the payroll & pensions teams in utilising the ESR system.
- Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and pension regulations, adapting processes as necessary.
- Deal effectively with any complex queries for within the organisation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience managing large operational teams within a high-volume payroll service.
- Demonstrable success achieving targets and meeting service level agreements.
- Experience in providing solutions within complex organisation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Able to think and plan and to prioritise in the face of competing demands.
- Extensive experience of and an expert user of ESR
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of Agenda for change (AfC) terms and conditions
- Extensive knowledge of ESR.
- Able to interpret, integrate and apply solutions and initiatives within a payroll setting
- Specialist knowledge within area of specialism (HR, Payroll or Pensions) acquired through degree or equivalent training, knowledge, skills and experience plus post qualification experience.
- IPPM (diploma), CIPD postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience OR ACCA or CIMA or equivalent Accounting qualification or equivalent training, knowledge, skills and experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience managing large operational teams within a high-volume payroll service.
- Demonstrable success achieving targets and meeting service level agreements.
- Experience in providing solutions within complex organisation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Able to think and plan and to prioritise in the face of competing demands.
- Extensive experience of and an expert user of ESR
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of Agenda for change (AfC) terms and conditions
- Extensive knowledge of ESR.
- Able to interpret, integrate and apply solutions and initiatives within a payroll setting
- Specialist knowledge within area of specialism (HR, Payroll or Pensions) acquired through degree or equivalent training, knowledge, skills and experience plus post qualification experience.
- IPPM (diploma), CIPD postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience OR ACCA or CIMA or equivalent Accounting qualification or equivalent training, knowledge, skills and experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
