Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000.0 to £30,024.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 30,024 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taff, cf72 8bp |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4718306_1756212738 |
Summary
Llantrisant, South Wales | 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home Full-Time | 6-Month Temporary Assignment
A well-established public sector organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer to join its Human Resources team on a 6-month temporary contract. Based in Llantrisant, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing payroll function that supports a vital emergency services workforce.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, mileage, and expenses, while providing expert guidance on payroll policies and statutory entitlements. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,024, flexible hybrid working, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a values-led environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll transactions including salaries, overtime, allowances, and expenses
- Apply national and local conditions of service across multiple staff categories
- Advise managers and employees on payroll queries and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
- Maintain and reconcile payroll records, ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, and pension regulations
- Prepare BACS payments and liaise with external agencies regarding court orders and deductions
- Support CoreHR modules including CorePersonnel, CoreTime, and ERecruitment
- Assist with audit preparation, GDPR compliance, and payroll-related reporting
- Contribute to wider HR activities and uphold organisational values
What We're Looking For
- Experience in payroll processing within a complex organisation
- Strong understanding of statutory pay schemes and payroll legislation
- Familiarity with CoreHR or similar payroll systems
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
- Relevant Level 4 financial qualification (e.g. AAT Level 4 or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel for meetings
Why Apply?
- Salary: £30,024 per annum
- Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 from home
- Location: Llantrisant
- Contract: 6-month temporary assignment
- Join a respected public sector organisation with a strong community mission
- Be part of a supportive HR team with opportunities for development
- Contribute to a service that values professionalism, care, and resilience
Apply today to support a workforce that keeps South Wales safe and operational.
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