Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: Cardiff Salary: £35,000 per annum Contract: Fixed-term - up to 6 months Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Working Pattern: Hybrid - normally 2 days per week in the office, although fully remote working may be considered due to the urgency of the appointment. The Opportunity Môrwell Talent Solutions is recruiting for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a growing Cardiff-based organisation on a fixed-term contract of up to six months. The role sits within the wider People/HR function and provides support across payroll, HR administration and the employee lifecycle. However, the client is very happy to consider candidates whose experience is primarily or exclusively payroll-focused, provided they have strong payroll experience and are able to work confidently and independently. The successful candidate will ideally be available at short notice, as the current postholder is due to leave in October and a smooth handover is required. Key Responsibilities Managing and administering the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met. Maintaining accurate payroll and pension records. Processing employee changes, including starters, leavers, salary changes and other amendments. Administering employee benefits and supporting benefit-related queries. Providing support and responding to employee and manager queries. Maintaining and updating HR, payroll and employee records. ..... full job details .....