Payroll & Pension Advisor

NHS

  • Bishop Auckland, County Durham
  • £27,485-30,162 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
We are looking for a payroll professional to join us as a Payroll and Pension Advisor, who can bring subject knowledge and experience to our team. Are you a highly motivated, versatile individual who has the enthusiasm, ability, skills and knowledge to support us in delivering and developing our service? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to come and join us and share the passion we have for what we do.If you have technical understanding of Payroll, Pension and Statutory Legislation and the ability to work as part of a multi functioning team, then this is the perfect opportunity to progress your career within the payroll/pension world. Our Payroll and Pension team provides a comprehensive Payroll, Pensions, Expenses service to the Trust and its subsidiary company. We are passionate about providing high quality services, staff development and growing our talent. We understand that quality and accuracy are paramount and encourage our staff on continued learning and development.Main duties of the jobAs a Payroll and Pension Advisor, you will support the delivery of monthly and weekly payroll and pensions service to the Trust and its subsidiary company, CDD Services. The role involves maintaining employee assignments for pay related changes, interpretation and application of terms and conditions and industry regulations related to pay and pensions. You will be involved in the completion of the payroll processing and submission of statutory information. The postholder will also supervise and train other team members.About usIf 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.Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9439-2526-0178Job locationsBishop Auckland General HospitalCockton Hill RoadBishop AucklandCounty DurhamDL14 6ADJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesInterpret and apply information from NHS Employers, HMRC and NHS Pensions whilst adhering to Trust policy and procedure.Authorise calculations for Pension Benefits.Process statutory and non-statutory deductions as required by local and national demands.Process documentation for pay related changes and events.Perform required processing and calculations for employee absence.Responsible for ensuring overpayments are calculated and recovery arrangments implemented.Check and verify accuracy of payroll output in line with department procedures. Ensure that monthly payroll reports are checked and errors investigated.Run processes pertaining to production of ESR weekly payroll.Support with monthly ESR payroll processing.Authorise and balance calculations for interim payments and recovery in ESR.Identify returned BACS and process redirections.Responsible for the day to day supervision of Payroll and Pension Administrators and Assistants including training, appraisals and return to work absence interviews. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesInterpret and apply information from NHS Employers, HMRC and NHS Pensions whilst adhering to Trust policy and procedure.Authorise calculations for Pension Benefits.Process statutory and non-statutory deductions as required by local and national demands.Process documentation for pay related changes and events.Perform required processing and calculations for employee absence.Responsible for ensuring overpayments are calculated and recovery arrangments implemented.Check and verify accuracy of payroll output in line with department procedures. Ensure that monthly payroll reports are checked and errors investigated.Run processes pertaining to production of ESR weekly payroll.Support with monthly ESR payroll processing.Authorise and balance calculations for interim payments and recovery in ESR.Identify returned BACS and process redirections.Responsible for the day to day supervision of Payroll and Pension Administrators and Assistants including training, appraisals and return to work absence interviews.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience working in a Payroll and Pension service.
  • Worked within a busy team facing competing demands and pressures.
  • IT Literacy essentially Microsoft Office and industry recognised Payroll software.
  • Delivering high standard Customer Care.
  • Worked to strict processing deadlines.
Desirable
  • Experience of working in NHS payroll or pensions or financial services sector.
  • Using professional repsonsibilities ESR to process payroll.
Special Skills & KnowledgeEssential
  • Excellent knowledge of payroll procedures, payroll legislation, and statutory legislation affecting Payroll.
  • Can demonstrate excellent working knowledge of pension auto enrolment and operating occupational pension schemes.
  • Good organisational skills, enabling speed and accuracy.
  • Experience of interpreting various Terms and Conditions and policies related to pay and pay arrangements.
  • Can demonstrate good working knowledge of industry recognised Payroll software.
  • Ability to be self-motivated and agile and contribute to problem solving.
  • Possess good communication skills and able to constructively challenge.
  • Ability to empathise and negotiate and communicate complex and sensitive information.
  • Ability to recognise when further support is necessary from Payroll Team Leader to deal with difficult situations.
  • Ability to adapt to and deliver changes.
  • Ability to constantly work well whilst under pressure of essential deadlines and changing workloads.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Keyboard skills.
Desirable
  • Previous experience operating NHS payroll processing.
  • Previous experience processing NHS or other public sector pension schemes.
  • Operated NHS Terms and Condtions related to pay.
  • Can demonstrate working knowledge of ESR functionality as a professional user.
Special RequirementsEssential
  • Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
  • Deliver training and participate in awareness sessions about payroll or pension matters such as roadshows and other events.
Desirable
  • Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
  • Deliver training and participate in awareness sessions about payroll or pension matters such as roadshows and other events.
QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ Level 4 in Payroll/Pension or significant equivalent experience gained through work experience in 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
  • AAT or other financial services training.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience working in a Payroll and Pension service.
  • Worked within a busy team facing competing demands and pressures.
  • IT Literacy essentially Microsoft Office and industry recognised Payroll software.
  • Delivering high standard Customer Care.
  • Worked to strict processing deadlines.
Desirable
  • Experience of working in NHS payroll or pensions or financial services sector.
  • Using professional repsonsibilities ESR to process payroll.
Special Skills & KnowledgeEssential
  • Excellent knowledge of payroll procedures, payroll legislation, and statutory legislation affecting Payroll.
  • Can demonstrate excellent working knowledge of pension auto enrolment and operating occupational pension schemes.
  • Good organisational skills, enabling speed and accuracy.
  • Experience of interpreting various Terms and Conditions and policies related to pay and pay arrangements.
  • Can demonstrate good working knowledge of industry recognised Payroll software.
  • Ability to be self-motivated and agile and contribute to problem solving.
  • Possess good communication skills and able to constructively challenge.
  • Ability to empathise and negotiate and communicate complex and sensitive information.
  • Ability to recognise when further support is necessary from Payroll Team Leader to deal with difficult situations.
  • Ability to adapt to and deliver changes.
  • Ability to constantly work well whilst under pressure of essential deadlines and changing workloads.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Keyboard skills.
Desirable
  • Previous experience operating NHS payroll processing.
  • Previous experience processing NHS or other public sector pension schemes.
  • Operated NHS Terms and Condtions related to pay.
  • Can demonstrate working knowledge of ESR functionality as a professional user.
Special RequirementsEssential
  • Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
  • Deliver training and participate in awareness sessions about payroll or pension matters such as roadshows and other events.
Desirable
  • Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
  • Deliver training and participate in awareness sessions about payroll or pension matters such as roadshows and other events.
QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ Level 4 in Payroll/Pension or significant equivalent experience gained through work experience in 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
  • AAT or other financial services training.

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