People & Payroll Officer - 12m FTC

4809359
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Cardiff
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Hr Generalist
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    c. £34k

People & Payroll Officer - 12m FTC

People & Payroll Officer
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about people and HR operations? We are looking for a People & Payroll Officer to join a dynamic People team and support a wide range of HR and payroll activities.


About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all aspects of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and HR systems. You’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth, efficient people processes and delivering a high-quality service to employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver day-to-day HR and payroll administration
  • Process employee lifecycle changes (starters, leavers, leave requests)
  • Support payroll activities including salary calculations and pensions
  • Produce HR reports and management information
  • Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records in line with GDPR
  • Assist with HR systems maintenance, testing, and updates
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes
  • Provide administrative support at meetings, including note-taking

What We’re Looking For
Essential:
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience in HR and/or payroll administration
  • Strong IT skills (Excel and Word)
  • Ability to handle confidential information sensitively
  • Strong HR systems experience (iTrent or similar)

Desirable:
  • CIPD Level 3 or working towards
  • Welsh language skills (training/support available)

Why Apply?
  • Broad exposure across HR and payroll functions
  • Opportunity to develop professionally, including qualifications
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Role with variety, responsibility, and impact

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Ready to take the next step in your HR career? Apply today to join a team where your contribution truly matters

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