SSTS Officer - Payroll Services

About the role

The role involves supporting the rollout and ongoing development of the Scottish Standard Time System (SSTS) across multiple NHS Boards. You will act as a system expert, providing first-line support, guidance, and advice to all SSTS users.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout and ongoing development of the Scottish Standard Time System across multiple NHS Boards
• Act as a system expert providing first-line support, guidance and advice to all SSTS users
• Analyse, audit and validate workforce data, ensuring accuracy before transfer to payroll systems
• Manage user access, including account creation, maintenance and adherence to IT security procedures
• Investigate and resolve complex pay and system queries from managers and staff
• Run and interpret reports to monitor data quality and support decision making
• Work collaboratively within the team to meet deadlines and maintain high standards of service delivery

Requirements

• A professional payroll qualification, such as CIPP or equivalent experience
• Relevant NHS payroll experience with knowledge of payroll systems and processes
• A strong understanding of Agenda for Change terms and conditions and payroll legislation
• Experience with time and attendance or workforce systems with the ability to manage complex data
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• A high level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word and reporting tools
• The ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• A relevant NHS payroll experience with knowledge of payroll systems and processes
• A strong understanding of Agenda for Change terms and conditions and payroll legislation
• Experience with time and attendance or workforce systems with the ability to manage complex data
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• A high level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word and reporting tools
• The ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Bursary scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact:

• Lynn Marshall, CORE Board Lead
• Email: Lynn.Marshall3@nhs.scot
• Phone: 0141 278 2885

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of responses. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

What we offer

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Why this matters

Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot to help plan and prepare your application, but ensure your responses are your own. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Flexible working

• We encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements for roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated and where the tenure is listed as "various".

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

Armed Forces Covenant

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.