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    Payroll And Workforce Admin

    Accounting
    Pertemps Stoke on Trent
    Hampshire, Beech
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    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

    Ready to Apply?

    Click Apply Now or send your CV to:

    We're recruiting immediately, so early applications are encouraged.

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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