Payroll Officer

Interim Payroll Officer (Band
4) – NHS Gloucester Your new company Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county, with over 9,000 staff and two innovative hospital sites. We pride ourselves on putting people at the centre of everything we do, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Joining our team means access to excellent benefits, flexible working opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Your new role As a Senior Payroll Officer (Band
4), you’ll play a vital role in delivering an efficient, accurate, and customer-focused payroll service for Gloucestershire Hospitals and other organisations supported by Shared Services. You will manage a set payroll allocation for weekly and monthly salaries, ensuring timely and accurate payments for approximately 15,000 employees. Responsibilities include processing starters, leavers, variations, and absence data, running the weekly payroll on a rota basis, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and NHS terms and conditions.

You’ll also support service improvement projects and have the opportunity to work flexibly, with some remote working. What you'll need to succeed NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) Knowledge of ESR (Oracle-based) and payroll procedures Understanding of NHS terms and conditions and statutory regulations Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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