Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Payroll Officer/Payroll Services Advisor to join the Payroll Services team to support our payroll shared services for clients across the Black Country and beyond, processing circa. 50,000 employees.
Based in Wolverhampton, you will be responsible for a section of payroll for day to day processing, inputting and calculation associated with providing an excellent payroll service.
Main duties of the job
Payroll processing, accurately calculating and administering a designated payroll portfolio including all variations to pay and details affecting pay for staff concerned.
Dealing with employees queries through various communication methods.
The payroll system uses a dedicated NHS system; Electronic Staff Record (ESR) this is an Oracle based system. Experience of Oracle or ESR is highly desirable. An excellent understanding of statutory legislation together with a sound knowledge of IT is essential. You should be able to use Word, Excel and Outlook confidently. Knowledge of EASY would be helpful but not essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To accurately calculate and administer a designated payroll portfolio including all variations to pay and details affecting pay for staff concerned.
To complete all administration for a designated payroll portfolio inclusive of 'P' forms (P45/P46/P60/P6) and send standard letters to employees and external bodies.
To ensure the provision of a 'gold standard' pensions service to employees.
Assistance with the ongoing development of internal Payroll procedures and controls
To assist Team Leaders, with HMRC on taxation issues
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Payroll Experience in NHS Payroll/Expenses
- Experience of complex payroll calculations
- Experience of Microsoft Applications, including Excel and Word
- Ability to plan own workload to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines are met.
Desirable
- Use of Payroll Software, ideally Oracle
- Advance IT skills- high accuracy required
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Education 4 GCSEs grade C or above including English and Maths
Desirable
- Qualification within Payroll (NPC, CIPP) or NVQIII or equivalent gained through training and experience
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This advert is for Payroll Services Advisor with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in Wolverhampton, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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