P&C Advisor - (ADP Payroll Experience Essential)
Location: – Southampton
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 Months (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full-time Hybrid
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented P&C Administrator to join our fast-paced fuels business on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of P&C operations and the accurate delivery of payroll via ADP.
This position reports to the P&C Manager, while direct supervision of staff is not required, this position may be required to lead or facilitate project teams or working groups from time to time.
The role regularly interacts with other staff in the Company particularly senior and middle management. Other interactions will depend on specific project requirements and may include external auditors, pension providers, insurance brokers as well as the payroll and P&C software services provider.
The P&C Advisor provides high level support to the Southampton Teams and P&C Manager, across a broad range of P&C functions and responsibilities, including the preparation of submissions, report writing, project management of a variety of P&C projects.
The P&C Advisor will be responsible for all aspects of P&C operational and administration work, for the Southampton Office including payroll administration for the Operational teams.
This role will be minimum 3 days per week office based (Mon, Weds, Fri) with some travel required to depot locations when required to support operational teams.
You will support the full employee lifecycle, act as a first point of contact for P&C queries and provide essential administrative support to the P&C team and wider business.
Key Responsibilities
P&C Administration
1. Provide efficient administrative support across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, changes, leavers)
2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and P&C systems
3. Support P&C Business Partners and managers with day-to-day queries
4. Ensure compliance with company policies and employment legislation
Payroll (ADP)
5. Process monthly payroll using ADP
6. Ensure all payroll inputs (starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, absence) are accurate and submitted on time
7. Liaise with Finance and external payroll providers where required
8. Resolve payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
9. Assist with payroll reporting and audits
Meeting & Coordination Support
10. Attend P&C and business meetings to take clear, accurate notes and capture key actions
11. Distribute minutes and track follow-ups to ensure completion
12. Support coordination of P&C activities, meetings, and initiatives
Employee Support
13. Act as a first point of contact for P&C and payroll queries
14. Provide a professional and confidential service to all colleagues
15. Support employee engagement and P&C initiatives where required
Skills & Experience
16. Previous experience in a P&C Administration role
17. Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems (essential)
18. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
19. Good understanding of payroll processes and P&C best practice
20. Excellent organisational and time management skills
21. Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
22. Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
What We’re Looking For
23. A proactive and reliable team player
24. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment
25. High level of discretion and confidentiality
26. Strong note-taking skills with the ability to capture key information clearly and concisely
27. A problem-solver with a “can-do” attitude
Why Join Us?
28. Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic fuels business
29. Exposure to both P&C and payroll, offering strong development opportunities
30. Supportive and collaborative team environment
In return for joining us you will receive:
31. Competitive industry salary
32. 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
33. Life Assurance 4x basic salary
34. Contributory Pension, matched up to 7%
35. Medicash EAP and Perks
36. Company events
37. Enhanced family leave
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