Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.0 to £33,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28,000 - £33,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 1PT |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4771885_1771343058 |
Summary
Your new company
A successful and established organisation in Cwmbran is recruiting for a dedicated Payroll Officer to join their payroll function. With a strong reputation for accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement, this business offers a supportive, collaborative culture where your expertise will be valued and your ideas welcomed.
Your new role
As a member of the payroll team, you will deliver an accurate, compliant and timely end‑to‑end payroll service for both weekly and monthly employees. This is a hands‑on, autonomous role requiring precision, responsibility and strong organisational skills.Key responsibilities include:
- Managing full end‑to‑end weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring all payroll schedules reconcile accurately
- Processing statutory deductions, HMRC RTI submissions, attachment of earnings and court orders
- Managing absence records including sickness, maternity/paternity, jury service and other leave types
- Administering additional and ad‑hoc payments such as bonuses, ensuring accurate calculations and employee communication
- Supporting and maintaining the Time & Attendance system to ensure accurate data transfer into ADP payroll
- Handling monthly pension uploads and managing the ADP payroll app
- Completing payroll amendments, holiday pay calculations, year‑end reconciliations and P11D information
- Interpreting contracts and agreements regarding overtime, shift allowances and premiums
- Processing termination payments and issuing statutory documentation including P45s, P60s and starter declarations
- Producing payroll reports, tax/NI schedules and supporting external payroll enquiries
- Responding to internal payroll queries with professionalism and clarity
- Managing payments for pensions, union fees, CSA and court orders
- Supporting payroll audits and implementing improvements based on outcomes
- Identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes and drive continuous improvement
What you'll need to succeed
- Payroll/finance qualification or equivalent hands‑on experience
- Proven end‑to‑end payroll experience, ideally within a multi‑site environment (manufacturing preferred)
- Experience using computerised payroll systems - ADP and Workday highly desirable
- Strong Excel and data‑analysis skills
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
- Professional communication skills and strong customer‑service approach
What you'll get in return
- A competitive salary of £28,000-£33,000
- Quarterly, annual and Easter bonuses
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Paid overtime
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Full study support, including paid study time and fully funded courses
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Strong internal progression opportunities
- A supportive, close‑knit working environment within a respected financial services business
What you need to do now
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