Audit Wales is looking to recruit an experienced People and Payroll Officer to join our HR Team on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave.

 

This role will deliver transactional and administrative HR and Payroll support to staff across Audit Wales. You will ensure employee records and payroll activities are accurate, timely and compliant with policy, supporting with routine reporting and data requests as required. The role also supports HR system updates and maintenance, security and vetting processes, and contributes to continuous service improvement while working collaboratively with colleagues across Audit Wales.

 

 

Audit Wales is the independent public sector audit body within Wales. We hold a unique position within the Welsh public sector, where our role is to:

Audit Wales is a dynamic and friendly place to work, with an incredibly supportive culture. We’re passionate about working with the Welsh public sector and making a difference to local communities.

 

We’re Flexible – We work Smarter; providing choices of how, when and where individuals and teams deliver their work – we trust you in making the right choice to deliver the task in hand while supporting you in your individual circumstances, be that caring responsibilities or managing disabilities.  We also welcome a variety of working patterns, from full time, part-time and job share across the organisation.

 

We’ve got Excellent Terms - We genuinely care about our people and about providing an environment that encourages a positive work-life balance through our 35-hour working week, and our 33 days annual leave per annum (exclusive of public bank holidays), you can also purchase, sell, and put leave in the ‘bank’ to enable extended holidays. 

 

We invest in our People - We’re advocates for personal and professional development and invest in our people to fulfil their career aspirations to be the best they can be. We offer a generous training package which is complimented by a blended approach of structured and unstructured learning.  Our successful mentoring and coaching scheme to our LinkedIn Learning licenses give staff the opportunity to learn at times and in ways that suit them.

 

We have Excellent Benefits - Alongside our generous salary package, we offer all employees opportunity to enter the Civil Service Pension Scheme which is considered to have one of the best employer contribution rates. Our staff benefits also include compressed hours, where you can compress up to 10% of your working hours over a two week period, typically this means working 9 days in 10, we also have an excellent cycle to work scheme, shopping discounts and the option to obtain a vehicle through our beneficial lease scheme among much more. 

 

We’re Proud to be Accredited – Our excellent family friendly benefits and culture mean we are a proud Top Ten Working Families employer and have held this position for the past 3 years, we have also achieved Living Wage accreditation and recognise hidden disabilities among our workforce and with those whom we work alongside.

 

We are growing a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we work in and the skills, experiences, and perspectives they offer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are also a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.

 

 

The HR team is at the heart of the organisation and making a real difference to people’s day to day experience at work. The team is collaborative, supportive, and practical, balancing the needs of employees and the business while handling sensitive matters with care and professionalism. No two days are the same, and your role will provide a strong sense of purpose in helping colleagues feel supported, informed, and valued throughout their employment.

 

 

If you are interested in applying for this role, please be aware that your application will be screened to determine suitability to progress to interview and assessment.

 

The screening stages and subsequent interview and assessment will review these criteria. 

 

Please ensure you meet all criteria stated as essential and ticked on the sift sheet to support your application progressing to interview.

 

 

You can find out more about the responsibilities, skills and experience required for the role in the job description. For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sabrina Smith, HR Systems and Payroll Specialist on 029 2032 0500. 

 

Closing date for applications is midnight on 31st May 2026. 

 

All assessments and interviews will be held at 1, Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF10 4BZ or alternatively, we may accommodate a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th June 2026.

 

When applying online please remember to press the continue button following submission of your application – once you have done this you will receive an acknowledgement to confirm your application has been submitted. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact our Human Resources Team immediately on 02920 320500 or via HRandPayroll@audit.wales

 

We welcome applications that may be submitted in Welsh; an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

Please also note, we are not able to sponsor work visas.