Payroll and Pensions


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£25,000 - £30,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cardiff, CF3 2MH
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Payroll and Pensions Officer

Permanent and full-time

Cardiff

Salary up to £30K

If you enjoy payroll and take pride in getting things right, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a specialist organisation where payroll sits at the heart of the service offering.We're recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join a growing team responsible for administering payrolls within a specialist pensions environment. This is a varied role offering exposure to the full payroll lifecycle, from processing and reconciliations through to year-end activities, compliance and client support.

The Role

You'll play a key role in ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, compliantly and within agreed deadlines, while providing a high level of service to clients and payroll recipients.Key responsibilities include:

Processing payrolls from start to finish.

Maintaining and updating payroll records.

Managing payroll changes, deductions and leavers.

Producing payroll reports and statutory documentation.

Supporting tax year-end activities, including P45s and P60s.

Completing payroll, PAYE and National Insurance reconciliations.

Processing BACS payments and carrying out associated checks.

Responding to payroll-related queries and providing excellent customer service.

Supporting the onboarding of new payrolls and maintaining accurate audit trails.

Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, internal procedures and reporting requirements.

About You

I'm keen to speak with payroll professionals who have:

Experience processing payroll from start to finish.

Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance and payroll legislation.

Experience working with payroll systems.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

A proactive approach and a commitment to delivering a high-quality payroll service.

CIPP qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, would be an advantage.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your payroll career within a specialist environment, working as part of a supportive team and gaining exposure to complex payroll processes. You'll be joining an organisation that values accuracy, professionalism and continuous improvement, with genuine opportunities to build your knowledge and expertise.

Whether you're currently working as a Payroll /Pension Administrator, Officer or Senior Payroll Administrator, I'd love to hear from you.For more information or a confidential discussion, please call Em Lewis on 01792 642 042 or apply today.

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