Service Care Solutions are working alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff who are looking for a talented Payroll Manager to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.
Role: Payroll Manager.
Salary: £22.65 – 26.52 per hour (PAYE) £25-£29.79 per hour (Umbrella)
Working: Hybrid.
Location: Cardiff.
Contract: 3 months on going.
Role Overview:
* Proven experience managing payroll in a complex organisation.
* In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and employee benefits.
* Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring service excellence.
* Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for all staff.
* Act as payroll lead on new system implementations and process changes.
* Work with HR and recruitment teams to ensure accurate onboarding and pay setup.
* Provide expertise on complex pay areas (e.g. multiple jobs, leave, maternity, sickness, pensions, AVCs, leavers).
* Collaborate with HR, pensions, and finance teams on system and data management.
* Drive service improvements, automation, and modernisation of payroll operations.
* Lead on pension auto-enrolment and payroll-related audits.
* Produce regular payroll reports for internal use.
* Contribute to HR leadership discussions and strategy.
* Play a key role in HR projects involving pay and data integration.