Payroll Officer

About the Role

NHS Highland's Payroll Team is looking for a dedicated payroll officer to join their team. The position involves managing a payroll subsection that covers pension calculations, family leave processing, out-of-cycle payments, and handling complicated pay inquiries.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring workload management facilitates meeting of weekly and monthly payroll deadlines while guaranteeing precise salary payments. This role demands high levels of accuracy, strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Candidate Requirements

• Must possess a professional payroll qualification and/or have a minimum of three years' relevant payroll experience.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and benefits.
• Opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Additional Information

• Note this role does not qualify for Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visas, and NHS Highland cannot provide Certificate of Sponsorship.
• Vacancies are for 2 posts at 36 hours per week each.
• Applications from Gaelic speakers are welcomed.
• Vacancies may close sooner if sufficient applications are received; early application is encouraged.
• Applicants must provide current residential address matching identification documents.
• Applicants should follow the appropriate application process as outlined by the employer and refrain from uploading CVs, as these are not considered during shortlisting.
• Applicants are advised to monitor email (including junk folders) and employer portal for communications.

Organization Background and Values

NHS Highland is the largest regional health board in Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, including Highland and Argyll & Bute, employing more than 10,700 people. The organization emphasizes a work culture founded on core values including care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty and responsibility, and prioritizes quality and teamwork to promote a positive working environment.