Job Description
Payroll Project Support
Location: Cardiff, Hybrid (3 days in office after probation)
Pay: £17.00 - £20.00 per hour + holiday pay
Contract: 5-month fixed-term (potential to extend or go permanent)
Are you a payroll professional looking to take your experience to the next level? We’re seeking a motivated Payroll Project Support specialist to join a highly respected organisation during a major transformation programme.
This is your chance to be part of a high-profile project, helping to implement a new integrated HR and Payroll system and streamline payroll processes across three payrolls. You’ll work closely with the Finance Director and Payroll Transformation Manager, making a real impact on the business and adding valuable project experience to your CV.
What You’ll Do
* Support the payroll team throughout the HR/Payroll system implementation
* Prepare, clean, and migrate payroll data accurately
* Help consolidate three existing payrolls into one efficient process
* Assist with testing, reporting, and process improvements
* Support project-related tasks and payroll documentation
About You
We’re looking for someone with energy, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in contributing to a meaningful project.
You’ll ideally have:
* Payroll experience in a medium or large organisation
* Strong Excel skills and excellent accuracy
* Experience handling high volumes of payroll data
* Experience with Sage Payroll (a big plus)
* A proactive approach and ability to adapt during change
* A positive mindset and desire to make a difference
Why This Role?
* Be part of a major transformation project with exposure to a large-scale payroll integration
* Work within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation
* Hybrid working: 3 days in-office, 2 days from home
* Opportunity for the role to extend or become permanent
* Gain valuable systems implementation experience for your CV
If you’re ready to contribute to something impactful and immediately available (or on short notice), we’d love to hear from you!