Payroll Officer

Hoop Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoop Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer for a three-month temporary role in Cardiff. You will support monthly payroll and LGPS administration, ensuring accurate payments and timely reporting.

You’ll work closely with the Payroll & Pensions Coordinator, taking ownership of tasks and assisting employees with queries. The role involves payroll calculations, pension contributions, and working with HR to keep records up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience with monthly payroll processing and pensions administration.
• Proficiency with LGPS calculations and contributions.
• Ability to work to deadlines and be audit-ready.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly payroll, including salary changes, statutory payments, deductions and employee benefits.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations, spotting discrepancies and resolving them.
• Assist with LGPS administration, including pension calculations, contributions and returns.
• Collaborate with HR to keep employee records accurate and up to date.
• Respond to payroll and pension queries clearly and professionally.
• Help prepare information for internal and external audits.

Skills

Payroll experience

LGPS knowledge

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Are you an experienced payroll professional with LGPS knowledge looking for your next temporary role? We’re working with a client who has an excellent opportunity for a Payroll & Pensions Officer to join their team for three months. You’ll work closely with the Payroll & Pensions Coordinator, helping keep monthly payroll running smoothly and making sure employees are paid accurately and on time. It’s a varied role where you can put your payroll and pensions experience to good use, take ownership of your work and be a helpful point of contact for employees.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting monthly payroll, including salary changes, statutory payments, deductions and employee benefits.
• Preparing payroll reports and reconciliations, spotting discrepancies and getting them resolved.
• Supporting LGPS administration, including pension calculations, contributions and returns.
• Working with HR to keep employee records accurate and up to date.
• Answering payroll and pension queries clearly and professionally.
• Helping prepare information for internal and external audits.

What we’re looking for:

• You’ll have practical payroll experience, a good understanding of LGPS and confidence working with payroll systems.
• You’ll enjoy getting the details right, be comfortable working to deadlines and communicate well with colleagues.
• A relevant finance qualification, such as AAT, would be welcome, but equivalent hands‑on experience is equally valued.

Salary: £15.71-£18.00