Lead Payroll Officer

Lead Payroll Officer - Temporary - 2 months - Carmarthen - Immediate start

Yolk is delighted to be working with a Health and Social Care organisation who require a short term Lead Payroll Officer to help process their payroll requirements across all their sites.

You will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining accurate records, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting payroll-related queries. This position plays a vital role in ensuring payroll integrity and contributing to the overall financial control environment.

You will be based at our brand‑new Carmarthen office, easily commutable from Swansea, and part of a collaborative finance team where knowledge is shared and support provided

What you will be doing:-

Prepare and process monthly and ad-hoc payroll cycles
Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and statutory payments (PAYE, NIC, pensions)
Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements including RTI submissions and year-end reporting
Maintain accurate payroll systems and employee records
Manage new starters, leavers, and contractual changes (including P45s and P60s)
Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers
Produce General Ledger files for import into Sage 200Essentials:-

Strong numerical and analytical ability
Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
Experience processing payroll in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
Strong communication skills for handling internal and external queries
Proficiency in payroll systems (ideally Dayforce) and Microsoft Excel
2-3 years experience in a payroll capacity

What you will get in return:-

40 hour week
No weekends or evenings
Accessible office
Hybrid working environment
£16.83-£19.23 per hour (DOE)

If you have payroll experience and have are a guru when it comes to SAGE and Excel, I would like to hear from you, please show your interest by applying or contact: or call (phone number removed)