Payroll Clerk (Wakefield)
The closing date is 26 February 2026
This role is working for Harrogate and District Foundation Trust but based at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield
Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Payroll team for a Payroll Clerk, This is a band 3 role with progression to band 4 once training has been completed.
The post holder will be required to work as a member of the Finance Department primarily as a member of the Payroll Team, assisting in the accurate and timely payment of the payroll. The Payroll Team provides an in house service to the trust.
Main duties of the job
To ensure prompt, efficient and accurate preparation of payroll data using computerised input facilities in accordance with established procedures and to ensure that, monthly, quarterly and annual specific timetables are met.
To contribute to systematic checks of permanent information held electronically and by other mediums, to ensure that it is valid and correct.
Understand and implement agreements relating to pay, conditions of service (such as Agenda for Change) and pension regulations.
To understand, apply and maintain detailed, accurate and up to date records relating to the NHS Pension Scheme, Income Tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave and other payments or deductions associated with payroll procedures.
To calculate manual salary payments as required.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job responsibilities
For further information on the position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* o4 GCSE's including English and Maths at grade C or above.
* ECDL
Experience
* Previous Payroll Experience
* Use of Microsoft office applications.
* Previous experience of using electronic HR/Payroll systems
* Experience of ESR
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Statutory regulations -PAYE, NI etc
* Understanding and knowledge of dealing with sensitive and confidential issues, work policies and procedures (Data Protection Act)
* Knowledge of the NHS Pension Scheme
* Knowledge of NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions
Skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise own workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a year, Band 3 with progression to band 4 after 2 years
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