HRGO Recruitment are delighted to be worked with a well known public sector national healthcare provider in recruiting a Payroll Team Leader based in Chester.

The role will initially be on a 3 month basis, with view to being extended and potentially leading to a permanent contract.

Duties will include:_

• Delivering an effective and efficient ESR service to the HR Shared Services clients
• Complying with all relevant statutory regulations and Trust policies, in order to ensure that accurate and timely staff payments are processed
• To deliver an accurate method of paying staff within the clients Standing Financial Instructions and in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for the overall ownership of the record in association with the preparation and verification of all temporary and permanent ESR/payroll documentation
• To provide advice and guidance to Line Managers on complex queries/issues.
• To fully utilise Information Technology in the application of ESR and the production of the payroll.
• Responsible for working to Standard Operating Procedures where these are in place and contributing to the continuous improvement of these.
• To plan and prioritise own workload, highlighting any areas of risk to the Payroll/ESR Team Manager
• To train new Payroll/ESR Officers as and when required
• The post holder will be required to travel to client organisations when necessary to support the provision of services at a particular locality.
• Day to day supervision of more junior staff within the team by allocating workloads and checking work.
• Contribute to the provision of high quality regular management information to
• To be an active member and fully participate in the Service Performance Board, representing Payroll and Pensions.

The right candidate should have:-

• AAT/NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience.
• Good level of numeracy, GCSE maths of equivalent.
• In depth knowledge of ESR system.
• In depth knowledge of the IT systems that interface and underpin the ESR system.
• In depth knowledge of Agenda for Change, Medical and Dental and local terms and conditions of clients
• In depth knowledge of statutory Government legislation.
• Knowledge of NHS Pension Scheme Regulations
• Proven IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft office functionality
• Good communication skills. (written, oral and interpersonal)
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Able to multi-task and continue to function to a high standard when under pressure.
• Able to communicate well, liaise with people at all levels within and outside the HR Shared Service