Payroll administrator Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Payroll & HR Administrator
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD. —Alness
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Sick pay
HR & Payroll Administrator
Edinburgh Instruments —Livingston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Work from home
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7d
Payroll Administrator
Leiths (Scotland) Ltd —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- English
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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23h
HR Services Administrator (6 Months FTC)
Stantec —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
Payroll Administrator
Andor Holding Group —Glenrothes
- £24,500 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- QuickBooks
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
HR Administrator
B&Q —Port Glasgow
- £13.35 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Finance Administrator
Sodexo —Saint Fergus
- £15.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Payroll Administrator
Idox Group —Glasgow
- Annual leave
Payroll and HR Assistant
MML Marine Ltd —Coatbridge
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Office Administrator - Sullom Voe Terminal
Altrad —Shetland
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
5d
HR Administrator
Crerar Hotels —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
Quick apply
Finance Administrator
Ardgay Game Factory —Ardgay
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- QuickBooks
- IT
- In-person
Quick apply
Administrator and Assistant Bookkeeper
Middleton and Rose LLP —Blairgowrie
- £13,800 - £18,000 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- QuickBooks
- Data entry
- Free parking
Quick apply
Senior HR & Training Administrator (Scotland)
L'Arche Scotland —Scotland
- £28,714.15 a year
- Weekend availability
13d
Accounts Administrator
Castlemilk and Corrie Estates —Lockerbie
- £26,000 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
2h
Payroll Administrator (maternity cover)
Cameron House —Dunbartonshire
- £28,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- English
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Office Administrator
Mackay Decorators (Perth) Ltd/Nevin of Edinburgh —Perth
- £13 - £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- IT
- In-person
Quick apply
5d
Office of the CFO Assistant Manager
AAB —Aberdeen
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Pension Administrator
XPS Pensions Group —Perth
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Finance & Admin Manager
Ardgay Game Factory —Ardgay
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- In-person
Quick apply

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Payroll & HR Administrator

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD.
Alness

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Sick pay

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
ERP systems
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Human resources
PAYE
Organisational skills
Payroll
National 5
Communication skills

Full job description

Payroll & HR Administrator

[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 support 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), and other family-related payments.
Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, and employee amendments within the payroll system.
Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment, and 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, and 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.
Support the administration of disciplinary, grievance, and absence management procedures.
Assist with HR reporting, employee data analysis, and management information.
Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Experience

Essential

Significant experience in payroll administration, ideally gained within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
Demonstrable experience of processing end-to-end payroll with minimal supervision.
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pension auto-enrolment.
Experience using payroll software and HR information systems.
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

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 / Nat 5’s including Maths and English.
Payroll or Business Administration qualification would be 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.
Able to prioritise competing workloads and meet strict deadlines.
Proactive and able to work independently.
Strong customer service approach when dealing with employees and managers.
Flexible and adaptable within a busy manufacturing environment.

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, up to and including 525kV HVDC(High Voltage Direct Current) cable.
The new factory at Nigg, with investment value announced by the Scottish Government of £350M, will make a
significant contribution towards realisation of the UK Net Zero Target by contributing to critical electricity transmission
infrastructure to connect and deliver renewable energy, including offshore wind, to UK consumers and beyond.
In addition, the factory will create more than 150 highly skilled jobs in the Scottish Highlands, with maximum
utilisation of the local supply chain for production of cables and construction of transmission cable systems.

In a significant boost for the UK green energy supply chain, Sumitomo Electric has commenced construction
of its state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Scottish Highlands.
The factory will supply critical elements for the reinforcement of the UK electricity transmission grid and for
connecting renewable energy production facilities to the grid.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 290,000 employees working
at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today
Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and
industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and
industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric,
please visit

https://sumitomoelectric.com

https://sumitomoelectric.com/company/office_group_companies/sumitomo-electric-uk-power-cables-ltd

and our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/).

Follow us on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-uk-power-cables/

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