Lead Payroll Officer - Temp - 8 Weeks Hays Non-Qualified Finance are currently recruiting for a Temporary Lead Payroll Officer on behalf of a well-established organisation, based in Llanelli. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where payroll plays a critical function within the Finance team. The role offers exposure to a busy environment supporting a workforce of circa 650 employees and provides the chance to make a real impact across payroll operations. We are looking for someone with strong experience in payroll processing who can take a hands-on and detail-focused approach to their work. The successful candidate will take ownership of end-to-end payroll activities while acting as a key link between Finance, HR, and employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency at all times. Key responsibilities include: - Preparing and processing monthly payroll and ad-hoc runs - Calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and statutory payments (PAYE, NIC, pensions) - Ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements, including RTI submissions and year-end reporting - Managing new starters, leavers, and employee changes, including P45 and P60 documentation - Maintaining accurate payroll records and systems, ensuring high levels of data integrity - Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner - Producing General Ledger files and supporting reconciliation processes - Providing payroll analysis and supporting reporting, audits, and stakeholder requests - Supporting pension auto-enrolment and benefits administration Experience with payroll systems and strong Excel skills are essential, with knowledge of UK payroll legislation required. A payroll-related qualification (such as CIPP) is desirable, along with experience in high-volume payroll environments. Length of assignment: 8 weeks (immediate requirement) Location: Llanelli Hybrid policy: Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home) Ideal start date: ASAP Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) Salary: £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) 4796226