Job Description

We are currently seeking a Payroll Supervisor to manage the full payroll function from start to finish once monthly for permanent and bank staff. Delivering an effective and efficient payroll service to the hospital, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time and in line with all statutory requirements. This position is stand alone but sits within the wider Finance team, the Payroll runs at approx. 480 employees. You will be the main contact for payroll queries, maintain accurate records and manage the pension scheme joiners contributions as well as ensuring compliance with monthly and annual statutory returns.



Previous experience of the HR and payroll system 'Dayforce' and system implementation experience would be advantageous.



This position is permanent and full time (37.5 hours) with some flexibility around home working.


About us


At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.



Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.


About the role


Be main contact for payroll queries. Maintain accurate payroll records Manage pension scheme joiners and contributions Ensure compliance with monthly and annual statutory returns
Skills and experience required


Relevant professional qualification such as CIPP or through experience Significant experience running payroll for a medium sized organisation. High degree of computer literacy with practical experience of digital payroll systems and spreadsheets Experienced dealing with confidential and sensitive information. Personal credibility and authority to ensure information is submitted to payroll Excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate payroll information to non-financial managers Experience of working within the healthcare industry would be desirable o Strong time management skills, accurate, well organized with attention to detai


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Benefits include


Competitive salaries 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10% Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities Excellent Life Assurance benefit Free parking Subsidised eye tests Free Flu vaccinations Subsidised on site Restaurant

"I love working at Benenden Hospital, it's a beautiful location in the countryside", "the whole organisation is supportive", "it's the team, the team are amazing", "Benenden is a bit like a family", "the whole atmosphere is brilliant"



These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.


How to apply


If you wish to apply for this position, please complete and submit our application form with your CV attached.

Closing Date:

11th August



Please note this vacancy may close prior to the closing date without notice, If a sufficient number of applications are received



Claire Mansfield - Resourcing Officer will then be in touch to discuss further.



If you have further questions please email kentcareers@benenden.org.uk



Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.



All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before all new member of staff can join the hospital.



Full right to work in the UK is required as we do not offer sponsorship as an organisation



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