NHS Payroll Controller

Overview

In this NHS Payroll Controller role, you ensure NHS staff are paid accurately and on time by managing the full payroll lifecycle for NHS Trusts. You will work closely with NHS bodies and regulators, developing specialist ESR expertise and maintaining compliant, trusted payroll processes. This is a hands-on, collaborative position with a focus on accuracy, stakeholder engagement, and problem solving. You will thrive in a supportive team while driving reliable payroll outcomes for healthcare staff.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays
• Pension contributions – 5% employer match
• Income protection – up to 75% salary
• Life assurance – 4x salary
• Private medical insurance
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme

Responsibilities

• Key and check payroll input processing
• Produce monthly client reporting and submit BACS upon authorization
• Generate scheduled payroll reports and payslips
• Ensure all payments are processed accurately and on time per schedules
• Handle client queries professionally with agreed resolutions
• Maintain communication with 3rd parties such as HMRC, NHS Pensions and Courts
• Process year end returns accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements

Key requirements

• Understanding of Payroll legislation
• Working knowledge of statutory deductions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure
• Follow established processes and run sheets as set by NHS Specialist Team
• Ability to use own initiative and lead within a team
• Logical thinking and effective problem solving

• Prioritisation and time management
• Calm under pressure
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Payroll legislation knowledge
• Statutory deductions calculations
• Microsoft Office proficiency

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