Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Location: Cwmbran
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Payroll Administrator to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a varied role with a strong focus on end-to-end payroll processing alongside wider HR and people administration responsibilities. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery, maintaining employee records, and supporting key HR processes across a busy operational workforce.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll & People Administration

• Run weekly and monthly payroll end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Produce weekly reports and complete payroll and departmental analysis
• Maintain payroll and personnel records, including archiving and documentation control
• Support pension administration
• Process expenses alignment
• Manage contract variations and organisational updates
• Maintain probation tracking and escalation processes

Employee Lifecycle & Onboarding

• Support end-to-end onboarding for new starters
• Verify right to work documentation, including UK visa compliance
• Complete employee lifecycle updates (joiners, movers, leavers) across systems and records
• Support and deliver inductions for new employees

About You

• Previous experience in payroll administration (essential)
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing or operational environment (desirable)
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and HR administration
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and payroll/HR systems

What's on Offer

• Salary of £33,000 per annum
• A varied role with end-to-end payroll responsibility
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Exposure to HR processes, employee lifecycle management, and administrative support
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

If you're an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a varied and fast-paced role, we'd love to hear from you.