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The NHS Grampian Payroll Team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue a Payroll career as a Payroll Assistant in our busy, dynamic team based in the People and Culture Directorate HR Service Centre (HRSC).
Payroll Assistants work with an experienced Payroll Officer to administer a payroll section, taking forward changes to pay records, managing allocated work to ensure weekly and monthly payroll deadlines are met and that salary payments are accurate. They receive and respond to queries from managers and employees, including investigation and resolution as required and provide administration support to the Payroll Team for general processing requirements including compiling employee contractual documentation.
All applicants should possess a minimum of 5 standard grades, which will include English and Maths, and have good communication skills and be a positive team player. Experience of ePayroll/NHS Workforce systems is an advantage although not essential as full training will be provided.
Applicants who do not meet the essential requirements of the job specification need not apply.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 25 May 2026
Informal enquiries to Kevin Morris, Payroll Team Leader on 01224 840913 or by email or Euan Blacklaw, Payroll Team Leader on 01224 840923 or by email
Additional Information For Candidates
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
