Payroll Project Support; Temporary

Position: Payroll Project Support (Temporary)
Location: Llanedeyrn Village

Payroll Project Support

Cardiff, Hybrid (3 days in office after probation)

£17.00 - £20.00 Per Hour + Holiday Pay

5-month temporary / fixed-term contract initially (with potential to extend or become permanent)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Project Support professional to join a highly respected organisation operating across England and Wales during a significant business-wide transformation programme.

This organisation is currently undergoing a period of major change and growth, including the implementation of a state-of-the-art integrated HR and Payroll system. With approximately 1,000 employees across three payrolls, the business is embarking on a project to streamline and consolidate payroll processes, creating an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional to play a key role in this transformation.

This role sits within the payroll team and will work closely with the Finance Director and Payroll Transformation Manager, supporting the implementation of a new HR/Payroll and Time & Attendance system. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a high-profile transformation project that will add real value to your CV.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide payroll support throughout a major HR/Payroll system implementation project

Assist with data preparation, cleansing and migration as part of the new system rollout

Support the consolidation of three existing payrolls into a streamlined structure

Maintain high levels of accuracy in payroll data entry and validation

Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll information is accurate and up to date

Support testing, reporting and process improvements throughout the transformation project

Assist the Payroll Transformation Manager with project-related tasks and payroll process documentation

About You

We are looking for an individual who brings energy, dynamism and attention to detail, and who genuinely wants to contribute to a meaningful project.

You will ideally have:

Previous payroll experience within a medium or large organisation

Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail

Experience working with high volumes of payroll data

Strong data entry and data accuracy skills

Experience with Sage Payroll (highly advantageous)

A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively during periods of change

A positive mindset and a desire to make a real difference

Why Apply?

Be part of a major transformation project implementing a modern HR/Payroll system

Gain exposure to a large-scale payroll integration project

Work within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation

Opportunity for the role to extend or become permanent

Add valuable project and systems implementation experience to your CV

37.5 working week

Hybrid working on offer (3 days in the office, 2 working from home)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who wants to get involved in something impactful, develop their experience, and contribute to the success of a significant organisational transformation. If you are immediately available or on a short notice period, please do get in touch for further details and to secure an interview slot