Payroll Administrator (AWDO-C14968

Payroll Administrator

An excellent opportunity to join our team at Sumitomo Corporation for an organised and detail-focused Payroll Administrator to build a career in payroll, benefits and HR operations within a professional People Department. The role will support accurate monthly payroll, employee benefits administration and confidential employee data processes, helping to deliver a smooth and compliant employee experience.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Payroll & Benefits Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Officer, Benefits Administrator, HR Administrator, HR Assistant, People Administrator, HR Operations Administrator, People Assistant.

SALARY
: £35,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience) + Benefits

LOCATION
:
Hybrid – working from the office in London (EC4V) and from home

JOB TYPE
:
Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

WORKING HOURS
: 35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to provide accurate, timely and compliant administrative support across the payroll and benefits lifecycle. Working within the People Department, you will support the Payroll & Benefits Specialist with monthly payroll inputs, benefits enrolments, employee records, payroll queries and compliance administration. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous HR, payroll, benefits or shared services administration experience who wants to develop their career in a regulated financial services environment.

Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited (SCEU), as part of Sumitomo Corporation, is one of the world’s largest integrated trading groups. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: enriching lives and the world. We put customers at the heart of everything we do while embracing our responsibility to society. Inclusion is key – everyone is welcome, and everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

With a global presence and expertise in a wide variety of industries, we offer candidates a continued career growth in a forward‑thinking and innovative environment. We are driving significant sustainable energy projects in the UK, leading the way on climate change and energy. Join us and be part of something that truly matters.

We look forward to you joining SCEU, where you will build lasting relationships, develop your skillset and contribute to our 400-year history of success.

• Support the monthly payroll cycle with an outsourced payroll provider, ensuring payroll inputs are submitted accurately and to deadline.
• Collate and validate payroll change data including new starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, allowances and statutory payments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records within HR and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity at all times.
• Assist with year‑end payroll processes including P60s, P11
  
  Ds, PSA submissions and tax year rollover.
• Respond to first‑line payroll and benefits queries, escalating more complex issues where required.
• Support correspondence relating to tax codes, student loans, court orders and attachment of earnings.
• Reconcile payroll reports and support monthly finance journals in partnership with the Finance team.
• Assist with employer pension contribution processes, including checking calculations and uploading payments to the pension provider platform.
• Support employee benefits administration including pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, season ticket loans, cycle‑to‑work and flexible benefits.
• Maintain audit‑ready records and ensure payroll and benefits activities comply with UK employment law, HMRC regulations, GDPR and internal policies.
• Contribute to process improvements, standard operating procedures and wider People Department projects as required.

• Previous administrative experience within an HR, payroll, benefits or shared services function, including internships or placements.
• Working knowledge of UK payroll principles, PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
• Strong numerical accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, including…