HR & Payroll Officer – Bridgend - £30,000 plus excellent benefits Our client a leading provider of complete engineering management and support for the maritime and industrial industries are looking to recruit a HR & Payroll Officer for their prestigious site based in Bridgend. The HR & Payroll Officer will play an integral role in assisting the HR & Payroll Manager in all aspects of HR and Payroll, from initial contract documentation to employee HR management, weekly and monthly payroll preparation and execution, covering both the UK and abroad. Salary: £30,000 plus excellent benefits. Working hours: 8:45am – 16:45pm, Monday to Friday Benefits to include: 33 days holiday, pension. Location: Bridgend HR & Payroll Officer Responsibilities: * Assist with recruitment process and onboarding new starters * Provide employee welfare support * Process timesheets (400 plus per week) * Process weekly / monthly payrolls * Resolve HR and Payroll queries * Assist with holiday and absence management * Provide reports to management * Keep abreast of relevant changes in legislation The successful candidate: * Evidence of completed or working towards professional accreditation in HR/Payroll. * Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.) * Adept at creating clear and effective HR templates and letters * High degree of accuracy and attention to detail * Excellent organisational skills to manage time effectively, meeting objectives and deadlines * Data management skills * Strong and effective communicator, both written and verbal * Be comfortable working alone and also in a small team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a HR & Payroll Officer or a Trainee HR & Payroll Officer who is looking to join a well-established organisation and become part of a truly first-rate Facility where you can develop your knowledge and skills to become an important part of the HR/Payroll and Operations team