Payroll Officer – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Pontypridd
£29,179 + excellent benefits
Are you an experienced Payroll Officer looking for your next opportunity?
Our client, a highly regarded organisation based in Pontypridd, is seeking a Payroll Officer to join their friendly and supportive payroll team. This is an initial 6-month FTC, with the potential for a permanent role for the right candidate.
You’ll play a key part in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while supporting a wide range of payroll and pension activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-end payroll processing for up to 2,500 employees using iTrent
- Handling payroll queries and providing excellent support to staff
- Setting up new starters and processing leavers
- Maintaining and updating employee contracts
- Preparing payroll reports for senior management
- Managing payroll deductions, tax codes, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
- Producing P45s and administering auto-enrolment
- Overseeing benefits including childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes
- Processing staff expenses and reconciliations
- Liaising directly with HMRC
About You:
- Proven payroll experience, ideally in a high-volume environment
- Working towards (or already holding) a payroll qualification such as CIPP (advantageous)
- Experience using iTrent or similar payroll systems (desirable)
- Strong communication skills with a proactive, team-focused approach
- Highly organised, professional, and discreet with sensitive information
What’s on Offer:
- Hybrid working – 3 days from home, 2 days in the office
- On-site parking
- Generous holiday allowance
- Competitive company pension
- Flexible 37-hour working week
- Supportive working environment with a team that truly values its people
If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, valued, and part of a respected organisation that cares about its employees, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity!