Payroll Officer

  • Hays
  • Cwmbran, Gwent
  • Feb 26, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Payroll Officer Opportunity (12 Month FTC)

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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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