Payroll Officer

To be fully conversant with the ESR system used for processing the payroll, storing and retrieving data. To have full knowledge of all terms and conditions of service e.g. Agenda for Change, Trust policies, Local agreements and statutory legislation and relate them to the Payroll environment.
Responsibility for the Managing/prioritising, preparation, input and checking of an allocated section of monthly payroll within agreed deadlines. This involves basic/complicated calculations. This will include the provision and receipt of sensitive and contentious information.
Ability to plan, schedule and be proactive with allocated workloads. Ability to produce and receive information varying from basic to complex from Managers, other internal bodies and external organisations to advise where necessary and recommend solutions., Implement any updates or amendments notified through local agreements by the Trust or National amendments through statutory legislation. Ensure work relating to payroll meets Audit and Standing Financial Instructions
To be conversant with NHS Pension regulations to ensure correct action taken within ESR.
Providing and receiving at times complex or sensitive information using developed interpersonal and communication skills and carrying out the job with empathy. Personal skills are crucial as tact, diplomacy, sympathy and reassurance are needed on a day to day basis.
Although this is a list of the key responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder and manager will develop and define the detail of the work to be undertaken. Any changes to the key responsibilities will be the subject of consultation with the post holder.
For further details please see the attached job description.
To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.
UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.
If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we'll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

An opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Payroll team has arisen. We provide payroll services for University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Rugby St Cross and also networks across the region. As a Payroll Officer you will be responsible for a section of payroll and the day to day processing, inputting and calculation associated with providing an excellent in-house payroll service.
Experience of Oracle or ESR would be a distinct advantage. A good understanding of statutory legislation together with a sound knowledge of IT is essential. We are looking for an organised and efficient person, who is able to prioritise work to strict deadlines, maintaining high attention to detail. You should have a pleasant telephone manner and be able to deal with difficult calls if necessary. Working within the NHS you will be eligible for all our great benefits including NHS pension and salary sacrifice schemes.
Please be advised that interviews are scheduled for week commencing 20th May.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.