Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Colchester, Essex

Salary: Up to £33,000

Job Type: Full Time – Permanent

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (flexible start/finish times)

Start Date: ASAP

The Company

JGA are partnering with a well-established, multi-site organisation within the manufacturing sector to recruit an experienced Payroll Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing business, supporting the Payroll Manager with the delivery of accurate and compliant monthly payrolls.

The Role

As Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end processing of multiple UK monthly payrolls for over 650 employees. This position requires strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work to strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full end-to-end processing of monthly payrolls

Gather and review time and attendance records to ensure accuracy

Calculate salaries, expenses, and all statutory and voluntary deductions

Administer new starters, leavers, contractual amendments, and site transfers

Oversee pension auto-enrolment, contributions, opt-outs, and related communications

Maintain compliance with HMRC regulations, The Pensions Regulator requirements, and UK employment law

Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and other applicable entitlements

Generate and distribute pay...