Job Title: Head of Payroll Services Location: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust, Douglas Court, Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shropshire, SY2 6LG Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm / 9.00am – 5.00pm (1 day per week can be worked remote but the other 4 days must be based onsite) Trust Location: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Role type: Temporary for 2 – 3 months with possibility of extension To professionally lead the Shropshire Pay Services Department consisting of Payroll, Pensions and Expenses. This is a 'Shared Service' provided via a Service Level Agreement across the three NHS Trusts in Shropshire, with combined staffing levels in excess of 10,000 employees. To be responsible for the management of the Pay Services Department ensuring the provision of a cost effective, efficient and responsive service focused on achieving a high level of custom-er satisfaction through a competent committed team. What you’ll be responsible for: • Maintain a full understanding of NHS pay terms and conditions, Agenda for Change and Medical contracts. Ensure all terms and conditions are properly implemented within ESR and supported with appropriate controls and processes. Advise the Deputy Director of Finance regarding the implications of changes to national terms and conditions • To be responsible for ensuring the National Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system is operated, maintained and developed in accordance with national and local requirements. Responsible for raising issues and service requests with the national provider as required • To maintain a full understanding of the pension rules and regulations relevant to the NHS. Advise on the implications of the NHS pension schemes and national issues to inform the decision making across the 3 Trusts. To have a full knowledge of the statutory Pension Auto-Enrolment regulations and Trust obligations under the scheme, including the operation of the Trust NEST Scheme • To be responsible for the interpretation and implementation of relevant national policies and those of the 3 Trusts within the Shared Service to ensure these translate into practice. Interpreting and implementing changes to pay and conditions of service, resulting from national and local amendments, and providing advice to the Shared Service regarding such changes • Provide complex payroll related data as requested and be able to present highly complex / sensitive or contentious information to Executive Directors and Senior Managers within the 3 Trusts that form the Shared Service. This will include presenting information to the 3 Trust’s committees / meetings • Work with internal and external auditors and participate in HMRC compliance inspections in the preparation of their reports and the successful implementation of their recommendations This role may require you to show evidence of vocational level 3 qualification or at least 2 years relevant experience. You’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust: 1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS 2. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times 3. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation You’ll have the following skills/experience: • Able to ensuring difficult / complex queries from staff and managers are always ‘passed up’ and include those from angry or emotional employees • Handle regular interruptions, for urgent advice or guidance, from 3 separate Trusts • NHS payroll experience (Essential) • Ability to train other managers throughout the 3 Trusts on Payroll and associated issues • Experience of management of staff performance and disciplinary issues As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits: • Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week • Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime • Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts • Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone • Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements • Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more • Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us • Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours Who are NHS Professionals? 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