Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator - Temp - 1-3 Months

Hays Non-Qualified Finance are recruiting for a Payroll Administrator on behalf of a well-established organisation in Swansea.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation in a varied role supporting the delivery of accurate and timely payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement across the payroll function.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the end-to-end payroll cycle, maintaining accurate employee records, and providing a high level of service to colleagues across the organisation.
Key responsibilities and experience required include:

Supporting the monthly payroll process, including starters, leavers, and pay adjustments

Maintaining accurate payroll records in collaboration with HR

Processing time and attendance data (e.g. clocking in/out) within payroll systems

Assisting with payroll journals, reconciliations, and control accounts

Handling employee queries relating to pay, deductions, and payslips

Supporting statutory submissions to HMRC (FPS, EPS)

Assisting with pension processing across multiple sites

Uploading payslips and supporting secure payroll distribution

Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies

Maintaining organised and auditable payroll records

Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies

Supporting audit requests and payroll-related data analysis

Contributing to continuous improvement within payroll processes

The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to handle confidential information, and excellent organisational and communication skills. Candidates should be confident using payroll systems (experience with iTrent is highly desirable) and Excel, and be able to manage competing priorities effectively.
Length of assignment: 1-3 months
Location: Office-based
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £28,236 per annum