Overview
The NHS Grampian Payroll team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue a Payroll career as a Payroll Assistant in our busy, dynamic team based in the People and Culture Directorate HR Service Centre (HRSC).
Responsibilities
* Work with an experienced Payroll Officer to administer a payroll section, taking forward changes to pay records and managing allocated work to ensure weekly and monthly payroll deadlines are met.
* Ensure salary payments are accurate and respond to queries from managers and employees, including investigation and resolution as required.
* Provide administration support to the Payroll Team for general processing requirements including compiling employee contractual documentation.
Qualifications and Skills
* Minimum of 5 standard grades, including English and Maths.
* Good communication skills and a positive team player.
* Experience of ePayroll/NHS Workforce systems is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Benefits and Training
* Competitive salary, flexible working, pension scheme and benefits package.
* Training for a professional qualification to equip you for a future in NHS Payroll.
* This is a demanding position with high standards of accuracy, strict deadlines and excellent customer care expected.
Application Process and Additional Information
* Please note the advert may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received; apply at an early stage.
* Applicants who do not meet the essential requirements need not apply.
* Interviews will be held during the week commencing 27 October 2025.
* Informal enquiries: Kevin Morris, Payroll Team Leader on 01224 840913 or by email; Euan Blacklaw, Payroll Team Leader on 01224 840923 or by email.
* Disability confident employer — we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you need adjustments, contact our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity: gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
* Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend the interview in person; alternative arrangements will be considered to ensure accessibility.
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* NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and serves a population of over 500,000 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. We strive to nurture a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.
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