Payroll Administrator (Hartlepool)

JDR Cable Systems Ltd (trading as JDR Cables); Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Cable Systems Ltd is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our HR/Finance team. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing in line with contractual terms and statutory requirements.

You will act as a key liaison between HR, Finance and external bodies, maintaining data integrity and supporting payroll queries and audits across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of statutory payments, PAYE, RTI and pension auto-enrolment administration.
• Experience in a shared HR and Finance reporting structure.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll cycle including starters, leavers, changes and deductions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll data with timesheets and HR records ahead of payroll runs.
• Administer statutory payments and third-party deductions per legislation.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE and National Insurance requirements.
• Handle payroll queries from employees and line managers.
• Post costs to ERP and support payroll audits and controls.

Skills

Payroll systems

PAYE & RTI

HRIS

Manufacturing payroll

Tools

SAP

ADP

Sage

Job description

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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