Trainee Payroll Officer

Join our dynamic payroll team in an exciting role as a Trainee Payroll Officer. We provide payroll services for University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Rugby St Cross, and regional networks. You will receive comprehensive in-house training and the opportunity to achieve a Level 3 Payroll Qualification over two years. Upon completion, you will become a Payroll Officer, managing a section of payroll and ensuring accurate day-to-day processing, inputting, and calculations., The post holder will be trained on all aspects of Payroll to assist in the preparation of accurate and timely pay for both a Weekly and Monthly Payroll. This includes Occupational and Statutory regulations and procedures. The successful applicant will also be trained to become fully conversant with the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This is a 2 year training programme with the view to become a Payroll Officer (Band 4) after completion of a Payroll knowledge test.

Our payroll system is the Electronic Staff Record (ESR), an Oracle-based NHS system. Experience with Oracle or ESR is a plus. You should have a strong interest in Payroll and HMRC statutory legislation and be proficient in IT, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

We are looking for a highly organised and efficient individual with a strong desire to learn and progress. You must be able to meet strict deadlines, handle a high volume of payroll tasks, and prioritise your workload effectively. Excellent telephone skills and the ability to manage difficult calls are essential.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.