Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bicester, OX26 3HA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0176-25-0052 |
Summary
Role Purpose Provides administrative support within the team, applying specialist skills to independently coordinate and deliver projects, initiatives, and information flow. Role Accountabilities Project Delivery Independently leads and delivers assigned projects and initiatives, ensuring high-quality outcomes and timely completion. Specialist Expertise Acts as the teams expert for processes and tools, advising colleagues and influencing best-practice approaches. Operational Support Maintains accurate records and manages workflows to ensure smooth team operations and effective processes. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating information flow and supporting team objectives. Continuous Improvement Identifies and implements process enhancements, keeps up to date with trends, and shares specialist knowledge to strengthen team capability. Additional Accountabilities Accurate and Timely Payroll Processing Plan, manage, and process payrolls to ensure staff are paid correctly and on schedule, including complex calculations and compliance with relevant legislation. Records and Data Management Maintain and update payroll records, starters/leavers documentation, and pension data while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection laws Compliance and Legislative Knowledge Apply expert knowledge of payroll regulations, tax, pensions, and statutory payments to ensure all transactions comply with current laws and internal control. Support, Communication and Training Handle payroll-related queries, assist in staff training and induction, and communicate effectively with staff and external bodies while maintaining confidentiality. Continuous Improvement and System Development Contribute to ongoing improvements in payroll systems and processes by reviewing procedures, identifying areas for development, and participating in change initiative.