Payroll Project Support

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.