Job Title

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job SummaryAre you looking for a motivating and rewarding career? Do you thrive on a challenge? Then this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Payroll Team. Individuals with experience in payroll systems are a rare commodity, and this vital role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your knowledge of NHS Payroll systems. Our Shared Services team is based at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, and we are currently working both from home and the office. Experience with NHS Payroll and Payroll systems would be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated System Support Officer or experienced individual with payroll systems knowledge seeking to progress their career in the NHS. Main duties of the jobThis Role Requires Previous Pension Experience. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Support Systems Officer or experienced payroll systems individual to join the Employee Services team. You will support our payroll shared services for clients across the Black Country and beyond, processing circa 45,500 employees. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Payroll systems. It would be desirable if you also have proficiency in Agenda for Change, Medical & Dental terms and conditions, and relevant legislation. You will be responsible for managing and implementing systems and projects across the Employee Services Department, operating with some autonomy, using your knowledge of procedures and system functionality. You will handle system support roles, enact changes, and introduce new systems impacting Employee Services. About UsThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve. We aim to fulfill our values, improve patient care quality, and address future healthcare challenges. We are committed to diversity, learning, and compassionate care. We are rated as 'Good' by CQC and have received awards such as the Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. We support flexible working arrangements and consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Job DetailsPosted on: 09 April 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 4 Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time Location: Building 12, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP Job ResponsibilitiesFor detailed duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents. Main responsibilities include: Managing and implementing systems and projects within Employee Services, operating independently or as part of a team. Maintaining accurate NHS Pension Scheme records and providing timely advice and information to staff and management. Supporting system changes, training staff, and ensuring legal compliance. Processing payroll for approximately 45,000 employees, ensuring payments adhere to policies and deadlines. Person SpecificationExperience Essential: Previous experience with Payroll Systems, NHS payroll implementation, HMRC regulations, and Microsoft Office (extensive Excel skills). Desirable: NHS Payroll Systems experience, knowledge of AFC, Medical & Dental contracts, and Auto Enrolment. Qualifications Essential: Minimum of 5 GCSEs, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, ECDL. Desirable: Specialist NHS payroll knowledge. Sponsorship and Additional InfoApplications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Note the requirement for criminal record certificates from countries of residence for the past 10 years. Employer DetailsEmployer: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Address: Building 12, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP Website: