Payroll Officer

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am till 5pm – Friday 9am till 4.30pm

Location: Pontyclun

Salary: DOE £27,000 - £30,000

About the Company & Role

St David Recruitment are working on behalf of a large specialist civil engineering company, who have a  clear purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure to secure a Payroll Office to start immediately, providing efficient and reliable support across all areas of payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within required deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update payroll system information.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, pension providers, and external agencies where required.
• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, statutory payments, and deductions.
• Calculate overtime, travel, expenses, holiday pay, and other payroll adjustments.
• Collate, review, and validate timesheets prior to payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, pension requirements, and company policies.
• Manage pension contributions and payroll-related benefits administration.
• Submit monthly pension contribution schedules accurately and on time.
• Produce payroll reports, reconciliations, and costings for weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll-related queries from employees and managers.
• Assist with year-end payroll procedures, including statutory reporting.
• Support payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and a high level of accuracy at all times.
• Provide general payroll and administrative support to the wider team.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Head of Services.

Experience

• Previous payroll experience and knowledge of payroll systems and HMRC requirements are desirable.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

About you

• Reliable and dependable.
• Professional and discreet.
• Proactive with a positive attitude.
• Methodical and organised approach to work.
• Commitment to delivering accurate and high-quality work.

St David Recruitment Services is working as an employment business on behalf of a client.