Job Description
Payroll & Workforce Administrator
Royal Mail Parcel Hub Stoke-on-Trent
Temporary Contract: Mid-September End of December
Hours: Approximately 30 per week
Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00 (we can be flexible on working hours)
Hourly Rate: £13.85
Join One of the UK's Largest Peak Operations
Pertemps is recruiting Payroll & Workforce Administrators to support the delivery of one of Royal Mail's busiest Christmas parcel operations.
Supporting a workforce of up to 1,500 temporary workers each day, you'll play a vital role in ensuring workers are paid accurately, supported throughout their assignment and receive an excellent experience from their first day on site.
This is a varied role combining payroll administration, workforce support and candidate care, making it ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, problem-solving and helping people.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Payroll & Workforce Administrator, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration of our on-site operation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Payroll Administration
- Accurately keying workers' hours into the system.
- Checking attendance records against submitted timesheets.
- Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.
- Responding to worker pay and payslip queries.
- Ensuring payroll deadlines are met each week.
Workforce Administration
- Supporting workers with general administration queries.
- Recording holidays, absences and availability.
- Maintaining accurate worker records.
- Updating workforce systems with any changes.
Candidate Support
- Contacting workers to confirm upcoming shifts.
- Assisting with holiday and absence requests.
- Liaising with Shift Coordinators regarding worker availability.
- Providing a friendly and professional first point of contact for temporary workers.
- Helping create a positive worker experience throughout the project.
Operational Support
- Supporting the Hub Manager and Shift Coordinators with administrative tasks.
- Assisting during busy operational periods.
- Producing reports where required.
- Ensuring all worker records remain accurate and up to date.
We're Looking for Someone Who
- Has excellent attention to detail.
- Is highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Enjoys helping people.
- Communicates confidently and professionally.
- Can work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Is confident using computer systems.
Experience
Full training will be provided before the project begins previous experience preferable but not required.
Project Timeline
- Contract Start: Week commencing 5th October
- Contract End: December 2026
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