Job overview
This vacancy is open to applicants who work for both Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust as part of the South East Sector Health Care Partnership.
Payroll Officer - Band 4 - 37.5 - Full Time - Perm
There has never been a better time to join the Payroll team! We are on a journey of innovation and improvement in order to streamline processes and ways of working.
We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Payroll Officer to join our expanding department. This role will be working as part of a team to ensure the accurate and timely processing of the payroll for Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which fully complies with the Trust’s statutory regulations, and meets all pay deadlines
Main duties of the job
The role will involve the processing of weekly and monthly payroll, creating regular data quality reports and monthly checks of ongoing contractual processes such as maternity leaves and fixed term contracts.
We operate a hybrid working model in the department with a mix of working from home and working in the office, with a predominantly virtual management model; this has allowed for greater flexibility and work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Payroll Officer or equivalent
- Working knowledge of PAYE legislation, National Insurance, Statutory Maternity/Paternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay
- Experience of using standard payroll software
- Working knowledge of pension legislation
- Experience of using spreadsheets (MS Excel) to process data loads
Desirable
- Experience of using ESR pay system
- Working knowledge of the NHS pension scheme
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education – GSCEs or equivalent (Maths and English)
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions
- Accuracy And Attention to detail
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This advert is for Payroll Officer with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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