• Job Description

  Req#: C9216-25-0659?language=en&page=507&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Would you like the opportunity to join a progressive and forward thinking Payroll and Pensions service?

  We are looking for an experienced individual to join us as a Payroll & Benefits Administrator, who can bring a wealth of payroll experience to join our team of 21 exceptional payroll colleagues. We are based at Brittany House, Brest Road, Plymouth; in close proximity to the main Derriford Hospital site.

  We provide a payroll and pensions service for University Hospitals Plymouth and South Western Ambulance Service, producing around 230,000 payslips per annum.

  We are looking for a knowledgeable individual who has a great mind for numbers and excellent analytical skills

  The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the payroll service including ESR, NHS terms and conditions and statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SAP, Student Loans and Attachment of Earning orders. The successful candidate will be accountable to the Payroll & Benefits Advisor.

  ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a selection process, which will comprise of a formal interview.

  Main duties of the job

  To ensure that Payroll & Benefits data is processed in accordance with defined service centre procedures.

  To provide information for statutory reporting required of client organisations.

  To provide day to day administration of car leasing schemes.

  To provide day to day local administration of the NHS Pension scheme and alternative NEST Pension scheme.

  To investigate and respond to enquiries and queries from employees of client organisations and to provide assistance and advice as required.

  To ensure that work is completed in accordance with timetables for each payroll processing period.

  About us

  We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year £26,530 - £29,114 Per Annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  216-AM-A7232708

  Job locations

  Brittany House

  Brest Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 5YE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  General

  Ensure service centre procedures are used at all times and any necessary updates or amendments are reported in a timely manner

  Plan workload on a daily basis to ensure weekly, monthly and annual timetables and deadlines are met

  Use a computer to input payroll & pension data with speed and accuracy and to resolve queries as required

  Implement all internal processes and procedures set by Payroll & Benefits Manager and are influential in assisting the Payroll & Benefits Advisors by suggesting areas for improved service delivery

  Regularly assist in the training of new Payroll & Benefits Administrators during their 2-year training period

  Payroll

  Responsible for the accuracy of payroll and expense calculations including compliance with Agenda for Change and local client organisation conditions of service, statutory regulations relating to income tax, national insurance, statutory maternity, adoption and paternity regulations, statutory sick pay regulations and court liability and CSA orders for deductions from pay. This knowledge will be acquired over a 2-year training programme

  Responsible for the input of all appointment, change, termination, pension and additional payment forms to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of service and client organisation policies

  Analyse and interpret payroll and expense forms to ensure accurate payments are made

  Make complex calculations about payments including the rectification of under and over payments

  Investigate payroll, expense and time and attendance queries and analyse detailed payroll, expense and time and attendance data to identify errors requiring an expert knowledge of how payments are made and calculated to a net payment

  For further details please see attached JD&PS.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  General

  Ensure service centre procedures are used at all times and any necessary updates or amendments are reported in a timely manner

  Plan workload on a daily basis to ensure weekly, monthly and annual timetables and deadlines are met

  Use a computer to input payroll & pension data with speed and accuracy and to resolve queries as required

  Implement all internal processes and procedures set by Payroll & Benefits Manager and are influential in assisting the Payroll & Benefits Advisors by suggesting areas for improved service delivery

  Regularly assist in the training of new Payroll & Benefits Administrators during their 2-year training period

  Payroll

  Responsible for the accuracy of payroll and expense calculations including compliance with Agenda for Change and local client organisation conditions of service, statutory regulations relating to income tax, national insurance, statutory maternity, adoption and paternity regulations, statutory sick pay regulations and court liability and CSA orders for deductions from pay. This knowledge will be acquired over a 2-year training programme

  Responsible for the input of all appointment, change, termination, pension and additional payment forms to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of service and client organisation policies

  Analyse and interpret payroll and expense forms to ensure accurate payments are made

  Make complex calculations about payments including the rectification of under and over payments

  Investigate payroll, expense and time and attendance queries and analyse detailed payroll, expense and time and attendance data to identify errors requiring an expert knowledge of how payments are made and calculated to a net payment

  For further details please see attached JD&PS.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Previous demonstrable payroll experience and use of computerised payroll system
  • Use of Windows based applications
  • Proven working knowledge of general office procedures and practices

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience of the large corporate Electronic Staff Record system

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 4 or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role

  Aptitude & Abilities

  Essential

  • Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
  • Attention to detail

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Previous demonstrable payroll experience and use of computerised payroll system
  • Use of Windows based applications
  • Proven working knowledge of general office procedures and practices

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience of the large corporate Electronic Staff Record system

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 4 or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role

  Aptitude & Abilities

  Essential

  • Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
  • Attention to detail

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  Brittany House

  Brest Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 5YE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  Brittany House

  Brest Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 5YE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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