Payroll Officer – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Pontypridd £29,179 excellent benefits Are you an experienced Payroll Officer looking for your next opportunity? Our client, a highly regarded organisation based in Pontypridd, is seeking a Payroll Officer to join their friendly and supportive payroll team. This is an initial 6-month FTC, with the potential for a permanent role for the right candidate. You’ll play a key part in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while supporting a wide range of payroll and pension activities. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end payroll processing for up to 2,500 employees using iTrent Handling payroll queries and providing excellent support to staff Setting up new starters and processing leavers Maintaining and updating employee contracts Preparing payroll reports for senior management Managing payroll deductions, tax codes, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) Producing P45s and administering auto-enrolment Overseeing benefits including childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes Processing staff expenses and reconciliations Liaising directly with HMRC About You: Proven payroll experience, ideally in a high-volume environment Working towards (or already holding) a payroll qualification such as CIPP (advantageous) Experience using iTrent or similar payroll systems (desirable) Strong communication skills with a proactive, team-focused approach Highly organised, professional, and discreet with sensitive information What’s on Offer: Hybrid working – 3 days from home, 2 days in the office On-site parking Generous holiday allowance Competitive company pension Flexible 37-hour working week Supportive working environment with a team that truly values its people If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, valued, and part of a respected organisation that cares about its employees, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity