Sumitomo Electric
Payroll & HR Administrator
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Payroll & HR Administrator
Payroll & HR Administrator
[SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD.] [Desired start date] August/September 2026
Role Purpose
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 to 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 is processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Calculate and process overtime, shift allowances, bonuses, statutory payments, 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 starter, leaver, contractual changes, and employee amendments within the payroll system.
- Ensure compliance with:
- HMRC legislation
- PAYE
- National Insurance
- Pension auto-enrolment
- Other statutory obligations
- Liaise with payroll software providers, pension providers, HMRC, and other external bodies as required.
- Reconcile payroll reports and maintain accurate payroll records.
- Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and confidentially.
- Support payroll audits and prepare payroll reports for management and finance.
- Maintain confidentiality of payroll data and ensure compliance with data protection legislation.
HR Administration
- Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HR records.
- Produce:
- Employment contracts
- Offer letters
- Employment-related documentation
- Administer new starter and onboarding processes.
- Process employee changes, including promotions, salary reviews, transfers, and contractual amendments.
- Monitor probation review dates and support the appraisal process.
- Maintain absence, holiday, and training records.
- Assist with:
- Recruitment administration, including arranging interviews and issuing correspondence
- Disciplinary, grievance, and absence management procedures
- Support HR reporting, employee data analysis, and management information.
- Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR department.
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Essential Requirements
Knowledge / Skills / Experience
✅ Significant experience in payroll administration (ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment) ✅ Demonstrable experience of processing end-to-end payroll with minimal supervision ✅ Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including: - PAYE - National Insurance - Statutory payments - Pension auto-enrolment ✅ Experience using payroll software and HR information systems ✅ Excellent attention to detail and high-level numerical accuracy ✅ Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel ✅ Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines ✅ Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism ✅ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable Requirements
🔹 Previous experience providing HR administrative support 🔹 Experience of time and attendance systems 🔹 Knowledge of manufacturing shift patterns, overtime calculations, and payroll practices 🔹 Experience using ERP or integrated HR and payroll systems 🔹 Understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice
Qualifications
- GCSEs / National 5 qualifications including Maths and English
- Payroll or Business Administration qualification (advantageous, but not essential)
- CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice (or willingness to work towards)
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and methodical
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Trustworthy with a high level of integrity
- Ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet strict deadlines
- Proactive and independent worker
- Strong customer service approach when dealing with employees and managers
- Flexible and adaptable within a busy manufacturing environment
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About Our Project in Port of Nigg, Highland
Sumitomo Electric is one of the leading global manufacturers of state-of-the-art high-end electricity transmission cables, including 525kV HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) cables.
The new factory at Nigg, backed by a £350M investment from the Scottish Government, will contribute significantly to the UK’s Net Zero Target by:
- Strengthening critical electricity transmission infrastructure
- Connecting and delivering renewable energy, including offshore wind, to UK consumers and beyond
This initiative will create more than 150 highly skilled jobs in the Scottish Highlands, maximising local supply chain contributions for cable production and transmission systems.
Supported by UK green energy supply chain growth, Sumitomo Electric is constructing a state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Scottish Highlands, reinforcing the UK’s electricity transmission grid and connecting renewable energy facilities to the national network.
About Sumitomo Electric Group
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a global technology leader with over 290,000 employees across 400+ group companies in 40 countries, spanning: 🔹 Automotive 🔹 Infocommunications 🔹 Electronics 🔹 Environment & Energy (including transmission cables) 🔹 Industrial Materials
Since 1873, Sumitomo Electric continues to innovate across six business segments, shaping industries and daily life. For more information:
🌐 https://sumitomoelectric.com 📌 https://sumitomoelectric.com/company (Sumitomo Electric UK HQ) 📺 https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/
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