Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.