Job summary
Interview Date: 4th August 2025
This is a fixed term / secondment for 12 months
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced NHS Payroll Officer to join a small in-house team, working as part of the Finance Department on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.
This may be a ideal opportunity for staff looking for experience at Band 4.
You will work as part of a team of 6, covering the payroll and pensions service for 4300 staff of Barnsley Foundation Trust and 500 employees of Barnsley Facilities Services Ltd. We offer flexi-time and hybrid working.
Hospital Support Services; Finance, HR, IT and Payroll are based away from the Hospital site, in the modern Gateway Plaza development, with easy access to Barnsley town centre and the Transport Interchange.
Previous payroll experience is essential. A knowledge of processing employee pay on ESR and an understanding of NHS terms and conditions are desirable. You will also be involved with processing staff benefits including: Salary Sacrifice Lease Cars, Vivup orders, Salary Finance loans, Wagestream queries and Pension administration.
If you would any further information or for an informal chat please call Andy Christie on 01226 433933
Main duties of the job
Responsible for processing a section of the Trust payroll, dealing with; New Starters, Leavers, Promotions, Hour changes, Parental leave, Annual Leave etc
Approving and loading various requests for flexible benefits: Lease cars, vivup tech, bike to work etc.
Ensuring staff have the correct pension deductions
Calculating Overpayments, adjusting ESR and raising invoices
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
Barnsley Hospital is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.
Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Details Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro/rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-0640E-07-25
Job locations
Floor 9
Gateway Plaza
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2RD
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description for Payroll & Pension Officer
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description for Payroll & Pension Officer
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Significant previous experience of public sector payroll and pensions environment.
Desirable
* ESR Experience
* NHS Payroll Experience
Qualifications Essential
* 5 GCSE's or equivalent, including maths and English, plus specialist knowledge
Desirable
* Studying towards a Payroll or Pension Diploma
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Aptitude for working with figures.
* Able to work to a high degree of accuracy.
* Proficiency in keyboard skills.
* Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines ensuring competing demands are met.
* Good communication skills.
Personal Attributes Essential
* Team player with a flexible and adaptable attitude.
* Demonstrate awareness of customer focused services.
* Willingness to learn and commitment to continuous development.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of service.
* Working knowledge of computerized payroll/expenses system.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Working knowledge of Taxation (PAYE), National Insurance, and the NHS Pension Scheme.
* Understands the need for a high standard of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Trust Values Essential
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Significant previous experience of public sector payroll and pensions environment.
Desirable
* ESR Experience
* NHS Payroll Experience
Qualifications Essential
* 5 GCSE's or equivalent, including maths and English, plus specialist knowledge
Desirable
* Studying towards a Payroll or Pension Diploma
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Aptitude for working with figures.
* Able to work to a high degree of accuracy.
* Proficiency in keyboard skills.
* Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines ensuring competing demands are met.
* Good communication skills.
Personal Attributes Essential
* Team player with a flexible and adaptable attitude.
* Demonstrate awareness of customer focused services.
* Willingness to learn and commitment to continuous development.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of service.
* Working knowledge of computerized payroll/expenses system.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Working knowledge of Taxation (PAYE), National Insurance, and the NHS Pension Scheme.
* Understands the need for a high standard of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Trust Values Essential
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Employer details Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Floor 9
Gateway Plaza
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2RD
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Floor 9
Gateway Plaza
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2RD
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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