Are you an experienced Payroll and Pensions professional looking for a new and exciting leadership opportunity?

Are you committed to team leadership and providing expert advice?

Would you like to take the next step and further your career in a supportive, busy London Trust?

Would you like access to professional development opportunities and award-winning health and well-being services in your role?

If so, then this may be the perfect new opportunity for you!

The 'in house' payroll and pension's team at Guy's and St Thomas' are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic payroll professional to step into the Deputy Head of Payroll and Pension's role. Spanning Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina, Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals as well as our community services, this role will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely remuneration and pensions advice for our dedicated staff. We also provide services to another NHS Trust and are looking to expand this service further across the region.

We are a leading Trust based in the heart of London, who pride ourselves on providing exceptional healthcare services to our diverse community. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care and encompasses all of our valued employees. As our Deputy Head of Payroll and Pensions, you will be an integral part of the team that supports the backbone of our organisation - our hardworking and dedicated staff.

Interviews are currently scheduled for mid-August.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will lead a team of skilled payroll & pensions managers and officers, overseeing the accurate and efficient processing of payroll and pensions for our employees, whilst influencing positive change. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining our reputation for reliable and timely remuneration services and accurate pension processing and filing.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and provide ongoing training and support to your teams whilst working alongside the Head of Payroll and Pensions to strive for continuous service improvement.

We are proud of what we do and are looking for someone who is equally as passionate about what they do and wants to contribute directly to the well-being of our staff.

In return we will support your growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and stay updated with industry trends. You will also have access to all the Trust's benefits including our award-winning health and wellbeing service.

You will be able to collaborate daily with likeminded professionals dedicated to our organisation's mission and be based in the vibrant city of London, with all the cultural and lifestyle benefits it offers.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research

We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.

The commitment of our 25,300 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2021 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are a dynamic payroll and pensions professional with leadership experience, have good understanding of ESR and eager to make a meaningful contribution within the Trust, then we invite you tocarefully read the detailed job description & person specification attached and apply for this exciting new role!

Main responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic direction and guidance to the payroll and pensions teams, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Payroll and Pensions to develop and implement payroll and pensions strategies aligned with the Trust's goals.
• Oversee the accurate processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including staff across various roles and pay scales.
• Lead for the payroll & pensions teams in managing the ESR system enhancements ensuring communication and training is provided for the system amendments.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the Nursing Roster team, Temporary Staffing team, Clinical Group staff internally and external stakeholders such as agencies and applicants, regional Trade Union representatives and other outside organisations.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and pension regulations, adapting processes as necessary.
• Provide insightful reporting and analysis related to payroll and pensions for decision-making purposes.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience managing large operational teams within a high-volume payroll and pensions service.
• Experience in providing solutions and service efficiencies within the Payroll function within complex organisations.
• Demonstrable success achieving demanding targets and meeting and service level agreements.

Skills

Essential

• Exceptional analytical skills able to assess and understand complex management and service issues
• Exceptional verbal and written communication able to communicate clearly and effectively on a range of highly complex payroll and employment issues
• Able to build credible and influential working relationships at all levels within and outside the organisation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of Agenda for change (AfC) terms and conditions.
• Expert user of ESR (Electronic Staff Record).
• Expert knowledge of Business Intelligence or similar report writing tool

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Dover Street

200, Great Dover Street

London

SE1 4YB

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