Payroll Administrator (Blyth)

JDR Cable Systems; Cambois; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Cable Systems is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our HR/Finance team, responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant processing of the Company's payroll.

You will provide a responsive payroll service to employees and Line Managers, maintain payroll data across HR and Finance systems, and liaise with HMRC, pension providers and benefit providers. This role reports to the HR Business Partner.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing, including starters, leavers and changes.
• Experience with payroll systems (SAP/ADP/Sage) and HRIS.
• Knowledge of PAYE, RTI, auto-enrolment and statutory payments.

Responsibilities

• Process the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle, including new starters, leavers, changes to terms, overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, and statutory and contractual deductions
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, escalating and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Reconcile payroll data against timesheets, clocking/T&A system data and HR records ahead of each payroll run
• Administer statutory payments and third-party deductions in line with current legislation
• Maintain compliance with PAYE and National Insurance requirements
• Administer auto-enrolment assessments, opt-ins/opt-outs and contribution changes, liaising with pension providers
• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries from employees and Line Managers
• Ensure accurate cost centre allocations and post to the ERP system, reconciling data as required
• Support payroll audits with documentation and evidence of controls
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC guidance
• Support HR colleagues on payroll implications arising from employee relations casework
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS systems

PAYE & RTI knowledge

Data reconciliation

Tools

SAP

ADP

Sage

Job description

JDR Cable Systems is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our HR/Finance team, responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant processing of the Company's payroll.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role ensures employees are paid correctly and on time, in accordance with contractual terms, statutory requirements and Company policy.

You will provide a responsive, customer-focused payroll service to employees and Line Managers, maintain the integrity of payroll data across HR and Finance systems, and act as a key point of liaison between HR, Finance and external bodies including HMRC, pension providers and benefit providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle, including new starters, leavers, changes to terms, overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, and statutory and contractual deductions
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, escalating and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Reconcile payroll data against timesheets, clocking/T&A system data and HR records ahead of each payroll run
• Administer statutory payments (SMP, SPP, ShPP, SSP) and third-party deductions in line with current legislation
• Maintain compliance with PAYE and National Insurance requirements
• Administer auto-enrolment assessments, opt-ins/opt-outs and contribution changes, liaising with pension providers
• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries from employees and Line Managers, escalating complex cases where appropriate
• Ensure accurate cost centre allocations and post to the ERP system, reconciling data as required
• Support internal and external payroll audits with accurate documentation and evidence of controls
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC guidance and best practice
• Support HR colleagues on payroll implications arising from employee relations casework
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems, including system migration/upgrade projects

Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with payroll and/or HRIS systems (e.g. SAP, ADP, Sage)
• Knowledge of statutory payments, PAYE, RTI submissions and pension auto-enrolment administration
• Experience working within a shared HR and Finance reporting structure
• Demonstrable experience of supporting end-to-end payroll, ideally within a manufacturing or multi-site environment