Payroll Assistant

Pertemps SSDC - DDTWalesreedpublished 10/19/2026

About the company

We are recruiting for a Payroll Assistant to join a busy and supportive People & Payroll Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within payroll, HR administration, or shared services, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. The Role You will provide a range of payroll and HR administrative support, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered across the organisation. Responsibilities will include:

Your tasks

  • Payroll processing
  • Drafting changes to terms and conditions of employment
  • Administration of parental leave and sickness absence
  • Pensions administration
  • Responding to HR and payroll enquiries
  • Producing management information and supporting data analysis
  • Assisting with process improvements and service enhancements

Requirements

To be successful, you will have:

  • Experience working within a shared services, payroll, or administrative environment
  • A good understanding of HR/payroll systems and relevant software
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
  • Accurate data entry skills and good IT proficiency
  • The ability to work under pressure, use initiative, and meet deadlines

Other

Payroll Assistant Hybrid Working – Flexible across Wales | 37 Hours per Week (Monday-Friday) Pay rate: £15.59 per Hour Fixed-Term Contract until 31st January 2027