Deputy Payroll Manager
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Job summary
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Payroll Services in the specified region of Wales. To ensure payment of salaries and wages to Health Board/Trust staff for whom the section provides a payroll service, on an accurate and timely basis and in accordance with National and Local Conditions of Services, relevant policies and procedures and statutory legislation. They will be expected to have expert knowledge in their area of responsibility and take the lead in that area for policy development support and guidance. As well as responsibility for their own service Teams and the lead for a technical service they will also act as lead officer within the section, deputising for the Regional Payroll Manager in their absence as appropriate. The Deputy role is that of an ESR Technical lead for their area.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities for general payroll and the specialist services. They will have expert knowledge of ESR and any system interfaced to the system, ensuring adequate technical training of junior officers and to provide specialist training to all payroll staff in matters both routine and complex, ensuring that all officers hold the requisite knowledge to carry out their duties. To investigate and resolve highly complicated, diverse and often sensitive issues relating to pay queries and to provide advice on such matters. Deal with all correspondence from within their area of responsibility including letters to AMs, external bodies, FOIA and DPA requests. Ensures that all duties associated with the processing, control and payment of salaries and wages are conducted by the given deadlines in a professional manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
Details
Date posted
21 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
043-AC352-1223
Job locations
Hafan Derwen
St Davids Park
Camarthen
SA31 3BB
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Hafan Derwen
St Davids Park
Camarthen
SA31 3BB
Employer's website
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