SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD.
Payroll & HR Administrator
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Payroll & HR Administrator
Payroll & HR Administrator
[Desired start date] August/September 2026
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll and HR Administrator to join our team. The primary focus of this role is the accurate and timely administration of the company's payroll, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies. Alongside payroll responsibilities, the successful candidate will provide administrative support across a range of HR activities, helping maintain accurate employee records and supporting the employee lifecycle.
This role is ideally suited to someone with proven payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has a strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory requirements, and HR administration.
Key Accountabilities
Payroll (Primary Responsibilities)
- Prepare, process, and administer the monthly payroll for all employees.
- Ensure payroll accuracy and timeliness within agreed deadlines.
- Calculate and process:
- Overtime and shift allowances
- Bonuses
- Statutory payments (e.g., Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity)
- Salary adjustments, deductions, pensions, and other payroll elements
- Administer statutory payments, including:
- Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
- Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP)
- Other family-related payments
- Process starters, leavers, and employee amendments within the payroll system.
- Ensure compliance with:
- HMRC legislation
- PAYE
- National Insurance obligations
- Pension Auto-Enrolment
- Liaise with payroll software providers, pension providers, HMRC, and external bodies as required.
- Reconcile payroll reports and maintain accurate payroll records.
- Professionally and confidentially respond to employee payroll queries.
- Support payroll audits and prepare reports for management and finance.
- Maintain confidentiality of payroll data and ensure compliance with data protection legislation.
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HR Administration
- Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HR records.
- Produce employment contracts, offer letters, and related documentation.
- Administer new starter and onboarding processes.
- Process employee changes, including:
- Promotions
- Salary reviews
- Transfers
- Contractual amendments
- Monitor probation review dates and support the appraisal process.
- Manage:
- Absence records
- Holiday tracking
- Training records
- Assist with recruitment administration, including:
- Interview arrangements
- Issue correspondence
- Support disciplinary, grievance, and absence management procedures.
- Assist with HR reporting, employee data analysis, and management information.
- Support HR projects, continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR department.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in payroll administration, ideally in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.
- Demonstrable experience processing end-to-end payroll with minimal supervision.
- Strong knowledge of:
- UK payroll legislation
- PAYE
- National Insurance
- Statutory payments
- Pension auto-enrolment
- Experience using:
- Payroll software
- HR information systems
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience providing HR administrative support.
- Experience with time and attendance systems.
- Knowledge of:
- Manufacturing shift patterns
- Overtime calculations
- Experience with ERP or integrated HR and payroll systems.
- Understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
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Qualifications
- GCSEs/Nat 5s (including Maths and English).
- Preferred (but not essential):
- Payroll or Business Administration qualification.
- CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice (or willingness to work towards).
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and methodical.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Trustworthy and integrity-driven.
- Ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet strict deadlines.
- Proactive and self-reliant.
- Strong customer service orientation in dealing with employees and managers.
- Flexible and adaptable in a busy manufacturing environment.
About Our Project in Port of Nigg, Highland
Sumitomo Electric is a global leader in high-end electricity transmission cables, including 525kV HVDC cables.
The new factory at Nigg, backed by a £350M Scottish Government investment, will:
- Contribute to the UK Net Zero Target by enhancing renewable energy transmission (e.g., offshore wind).
- Create over 150 highly skilled jobs in the Scottish Highlands.
- Maximise use of the local supply chain for cable production and transmission infrastructure.
The factory will supply:
- Critical components for UK electricity grid reinforcement.
- Connections between renewable energy sources and the grid.
About Sumitomo Electric Group
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a global technology leader with:
- 290,000+ employees across 40 countries.
- More than 120 years of innovation.
- Business segments:
- Automotive
- Infocommunications
- Electronics
- Environment & Energy
- Industrial materials
Learn more about Sumitomo Electric.
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