Payroll Assistant

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

Job summary

Pertemps SSDC DDT is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join the People & Payroll Services team. The role is hybrid across Wales, 37 hours per week, paying £15.59 per hour on a fixed-term contract through 31 January 2027.

You will handle payroll processing, admin changes to terms, parental leave, sickness absence, pensions, and respond to HR/payroll queries while producing management information and supporting data analysis. Experience in shared services or payroll environment is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a shared services, payroll, or administrative environment.
• Knowledge of HR/payroll systems and software.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
• Accurate data entry and good IT proficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure 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 experience

HR/payroll systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Data entry

IT proficiency

Deadline driven

Tools

HR software

Job description

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

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

• 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

• 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