Payroll & Pensions Administrator
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford, GU2 7XXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£27,106 to £28,850
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 November 2026
11 days leftJob description
We are looking to recruit a Payroll & Pensions Administrator who is passionate about delivering an excellent service to our employees. The successful ...
- Every day brings different and rewarding challenges in supporting the delivery of payroll and pension services to Trust employees.Duties will include:o Processing payroll and pension transactions accurately and in accordance with Trust procedures and statutory requirements.
- Inputting and maintaining employee data within ESR and associated payroll systems.
- Undertaking payroll calculations, including statutory payments and deductions such as PAYE, National Insurance, SSP and SMP.
- Supporting NHS Pension Scheme administration, including pension deductions and auto-enrolment requirements.
- Responding to payroll and pension enquiries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
- Investigating discrepancies and taking corrective action where required.
- Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
- Working to strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Payroll & Pensions service.
Accurately process payroll and pension transactions within agreed deadlines. Input and maintain payroll data on ESR. Process contractual changes, new starters, leavers and payroll variations. Ensure payroll payments comply with NHS Terms and Conditions of Service, HMRC regulations and statutory legislation. Undertake payroll checks and identify discrepancies prior to payroll processing. Support the administration of NHS Pension Scheme records and contributions. Assist with payroll reconciliations and audit requirements. Provide high-quality customer service and resolve payroll and pension queries effectively. Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and Trust policies. Contribute to service development and continuous improvement activities. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Qualifications
Essential: - 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade A*-C including Maths and English; - NVQ 4 in Customer Service/Business Administration or equivalent work experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential: - Customer service experience; - Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office suite to include Outlook, Word and Excel
Desirable: - Previous relevant NHS experience
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to use tact and able to communicate when there are barriers to understanding. Able to exchange confidential and sensitive information with staff and colleagues where agreement and co-operation is required
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
7 November 2026
Last checked
7 November 2026
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