Part-Time Payroll Assistant

Pertemps SSDC DDT; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps SSDC DDT is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Assistant to support its busy People & Payroll Services team. The role covers payroll processing, HR administration, pensions, and data reporting, with a focus on accuracy and customer service.

The position is hybrid across Wales, 15 hours per week, and a fixed-term contract until 31 January 2027. It offers flexible hours and exposure to payroll systems in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Data entry

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

HR/payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Part-Time Payroll Assistant

Hybrid Working - Flexible across Wales | 15 Hours per Week (Flexible 2 days Monday-Friday)

Pay rate: £15.59 per Hour

Fixed-Term Contract until 31st January 2027

We are recruiting for a Part-Time 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:

• 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

About You

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