Full time Part time Temporary

Payroll And Workforce Admin

Pertemps Stoke on Trent

Beech, Hampshire, GU34 4AF

£13.85 per hour

Posted: 11 August 2026 (2 days ago)

Closing date: 10 September 2026

Ref: 60631632

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About the Role

The Payroll And Workforce Admin position, based in Beech, supports Royal Mail's seasonal parcel hub in Stoke-on-Trent. This temporary contract runs from mid-September until the end of December, offering roughly 30 hours weekly between Monday and Friday, with flexible scheduling around 10:00-16:00. You will assist up to 1,500 temporary workers daily, ensuring precise payroll processing, providing assignment support, and delivering a positive candidate experience. Strong attention to detail, organisational ability, and clear communication are essential. The hourly rate is £13.85, with full-time or part-time arrangements considered. This role suits someone comfortable with administrative variety during a demanding peak period.

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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