Payroll Officer

Hays are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Caerphilly on an 8-month temporary basis.
This is a busy, hands-on payroll position working as part of an established finance and people function. The role offers excellent flexibility, with 2 days per week on site and 3 days working from home, plus an early finish every Friday.
Your new roleProcessing payroll from start to finishProcessing starters, leavers and contractual changesCalculating SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory paymentsProcessing overtime, deductions and salary adjustmentsSupporting pension administration and auto-enrolmentProducing P45s and relevant payroll documentationChecking and reconciling payroll dataInvestigating payroll discrepanciesResponding to employee payroll queriesWorking closely with HR and FinanceProducing regular payroll reportsSupporting month-end payroll reconciliationsMaintaining accurate and confidential payroll recordsWhat you'll need to succeedPrevious UK payroll experienceExperience processing payroll from start to finishGood knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance and statutory paymentsUnderstanding of pensions and auto-enrolmentExperience dealing with HMRC submissionsGood Excel skillsExperience using payroll and HR systemsStrong attention to detailAbility to work to strict payroll deadlinesWhat you'll get in return£34,000 salary8-month temporary contract2 days on site in Caerphilly3 days working from homeEarly finish every FridayFull-time hoursSupportive, established payroll and finance function #4838611
- Tristan Miles