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. 4771885