Job summary
We are looking for a Payroll and Pension System Advisor to join our busy and friendly team. The successful candidate will have a high level of IT skill particularly using Microsoft Office. They will have experience using ESR Payroll functions and Business Intelligence reporting. They will have knowledge of payroll and pension processing
We are passionate and proud of what we do and will support your professional career development.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to work within the Payroll and Pension Team supporting the delivery of monthly and weekly payroll and pension service to the Trust and its subsidiary company, CDD Services. The role is varied and so the roleholder assists daily in the main payroll processing but will use available systems to optimise payroll and pension preparation and seek to develop improvements which benefit the service
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operate ESR payroll interfaces with accuracy, developing and
improving output where possible (EASY expenses, Health Roster, NHS Pensions)
Use ESR reporting for validation of data input into ESR and
supplementary reporting to ensure accurate payroll produced.
Review existing reporting to ensure most efficient and
useful reporting is produced. Design and create new reporting solutions as
required using ESR.
Review data collection systems and develop where possible
more efficient and improved methods, removing waste and duplication.
Support Payroll & Pension Team Leader in the process of
raising and reviewing Service Requests
Provide reporting on payroll data to relevant bodies and
departments
Processing of Salary Sacrifice schemes, their application
through necessary checks required by legislation, the commencement and
cessation of deductions and associated Benefits in kind processes
Running monthly and weekly payroll on ESR, processing
reversals and supplementary payrolls
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operate ESR payroll interfaces with accuracy, developing and
improving output where possible (EASY expenses, Health Roster, NHS Pensions)
Use ESR reporting for validation of data input into ESR and
supplementary reporting to ensure accurate payroll produced.
Review existing reporting to ensure most efficient and
useful reporting is produced. Design and create new reporting solutions as
required using ESR.
Review data collection systems and develop where possible
more efficient and improved methods, removing waste and duplication.
Support Payroll & Pension Team Leader in the process of
raising and reviewing Service Requests
Provide reporting on payroll data to relevant bodies and
departments
Processing of Salary Sacrifice schemes, their application
through necessary checks required by legislation, the commencement and
cessation of deductions and associated Benefits in kind processes
Running monthly and weekly payroll on ESR, processing
reversals and supplementary payrolls
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Deliver training and participate in awareness sessions about NHS payroll or pension matters such as roadshows and other Trust events
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 in ICT or significant equivalent experience gained through work experience in NHS Payroll and Pension environment
- Minimum 5 GCSE Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent /equivalent knowledge and experience
- Recognised IT Qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Data Analysis or equivalent significant experience.
- Information Governance
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Expert ESR knowledge including Business Intelligence
- Knowledge of e expenses system (EASY) and AFC and M&D Terms and Conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Payroll and Pensions function and operation
- Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision
- Excellent IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Produce timely and accurate work
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and senior staff
Desirable
- Previous experience operating payroll processing.
- Management Structures
- Analytical and presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in NHS Payroll Pensions and Expenses
- Use of ESR including web adi
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of working to and meeting deadlines
Desirable
- Working in payroll or pensions
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Deliver training and participate in awareness sessions about NHS payroll or pension matters such as roadshows and other Trust events
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 in ICT or significant equivalent experience gained through work experience in NHS Payroll and Pension environment
- Minimum 5 GCSE Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent /equivalent knowledge and experience
- Recognised IT Qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Data Analysis or equivalent significant experience.
- Information Governance
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Expert ESR knowledge including Business Intelligence
- Knowledge of e expenses system (EASY) and AFC and M&D Terms and Conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Payroll and Pensions function and operation
- Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision
- Excellent IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Produce timely and accurate work
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and senior staff
Desirable
- Previous experience operating payroll processing.
- Management Structures
- Analytical and presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in NHS Payroll Pensions and Expenses
- Use of ESR including web adi
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of working to and meeting deadlines
Desirable
- Working in payroll or pensions
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
