Payroll Officer

Be an active participant in the departments bitesize training sessions provided to managers and employees across the Trust.

Work independently, with a high level of autonomy, initiative and freedom to act.

Maintain accurate payroll records for all employees

Manage, prioritise, plan and organise own time using extensive knowledge, skills and experience

Routinely investigate a variety of issues, propose and implement solutions

Actively support employees with pay related queries including parental leave pay, overpayments and underpayments

Working closely with payroll and pension colleagues and wider finance colleagues to deliver a high standard of service at all times

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes.

Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Essential: - GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths Relevant experience to degree level NVQ level 3 in administration/secretarial or equivalent

Desirable: - Degree in Business Studies

Essential: - Previous administrative role Working collaboratively as part of a team Advanced IT Systems including - Microsoft Office Experience of communicating with a range of people both within and external to the organisation Experience of dealing with non-routine administrative matters Experience working with in a large Payroll Team ESR experience

Desirable: - NHS Payroll experience Selenity/Electronic Expenses experience Experience within relevant work area Experience of working with members of the public Supervision/co-ordination of other team members Project management Working autonomously