Payroll officer

Job Title: Payroll Officer Starting: ASAP Duration: 3 months with potential for extension Hours: Monday ndash; Friday, 9 ndash; 5 Location: Old Street, North London Pay: GBP13.50 to GBP14.50 paye per hour GBP14.50 to GBP16 paye inclusive per hour GBP16.50 to GBP17.50 umbrella per hour Pay is dependent on skills and experience Job Summary: The post holder is responsible for processing the payroll of our temporary workforce, working closely with the erostering team and other associated teams to facilitate weekly payroll. Duties: * Inputting starters onto ESR within payroll deadlines and ensuring that starter paperwork is delivered to the payroll department in a timely manner * Maintain electronic filing systems, ensuring security and confidentiality of information, record keeping, and archiving information. * Provide information and if appropriate, advice on all matters related to pay, service conditions and the NHS Pension Scheme. * Make accurate and authorised payments, including resolving any queries. * Maintain payroll-related records including Income Tax, National Insurance, Pensions, Occupational and Statutory Sick and Maternity/Paternity Pay, Adoption leave and Family Tax Credits and any other relevant payments or deductions. * Process manual calculations, as required including but not limited to tax calculations and net overpayment etc. * Support the Payroll Liaison Officer in the production of payroll reports as part of the end-to-end payroll processing in accordance with relevant SOP and checklist instructions. * Process appropriate reports, schedules and documents and distribute as required. * Identify and investigate discrepancies, or queries at any point in the payroll process and either resolve or refer to the appropriate team member for action if required. * Ensure the temporary staffing team are made aware of any data or service issues which could delay payment to workers. #x200B; Essential Knowledge: * 1 years NHS experience and preferably 2 or more * 3 years payroll experience working in a high pressure environment * Experience of working with outsourced providers * Detailed knowledge of legislation applicable to payroll * Well-honed analytical skills, confidently able to analyse data to investigate and resolve payroll enquiries. Desirable: * Knowledge using ESR * CIPP Qualification * Experience of working with outsourced providers Personal Traits: * Demonstrable evidence of excellent customer service skills and ability to build positive working relationships. * High level of attention to detail and accurate data input skills * Good level of planning and organisational skills * Demonstrable evidence of ability to deliver at pace, managing workload to ensure payroll deadlines are met whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy. * Able to complete complex manual calculations correctly. * Resilient under pressure, able to deal with conflict positively