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)