Job requirements
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Essential
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Professional payroll certification e.g. CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) or equivalent.
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Proven previous extensive payroll and pensions management experience
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Excellent current, technical payroll knowledge
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Excellent systems and numerical skills.
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Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, national insurance and statutory reporting
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Ability to manage pension auto-enrolment, process group personal or occupational schemes, and handle provider uploads
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Experience using HR/payroll systems
- Additional Criteria
Strong skills in payroll software.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel ability.
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High attention to detail and data security
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Strong organisational skills
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Able to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines
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Able to work flexibly around payroll and pension submission deadlines
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Comfortable working in a standalone expert role within a HR team
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Excellent relationship building skills both internally and externally
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Experience within healthcare
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced part time Payroll and Pensions Manager to join Sulis Hospitals HR team, working alongside five other permanent members of the team. The Payroll and Pensions Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a high quality, efficient, and fully co payroll and pensions service for Sulis Hospital supporting a workforce of 550+ including our bank staff.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Associate Director of HR, the Payroll and Pensions Manager will work closely within a highly experienced HR team, as the payroll and pensions expert, delegating workload to the team as and when appropriate. The Payroll and Pensions Manager will also work closely with the Associate Director of Finance and the Finance team. If you have a professional payroll certification e.g. CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) or equivalent with proven previous extensive payroll and pensions management experience, with a strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, national insurance and statutory reporting then we would like to hear from you.
About us
An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care. We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences. We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others.
Details
- Date posted: 12 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £39,105 to £47,855 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: SUL1227467
- Job locations: Sulis Hospital, Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, BANES, BA2 8SQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
PERM Part Time 12 hours a week on average requirement to be flexible around payroll and pensions submission dates. Our HR team works a hybrid model of part office and part home working. To begin with you will be office based but, as you gain experience, you will be able to work some of your time from home. Given this, whilst you will always receive regular support and guidance from your HR colleagues, you will be comfortably working autonomously, using your own initiative to prioritise and complete a variable and high-volume workload whilst maintaining accuracy. If you are comfortable with this style of working and have excellent communication and organisational skills, we would love to hear from you. Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
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This advert is for HR Payroll and Pensions Manager - P/T with Sulis Hospital Bath in Peasedown St John, England. It is listed as a Manager role. The advertised salary is £39105.00 to £47855.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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