P&C Advisor - Maternity Cover

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

Provide efficient administrative support across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, changes, leavers)

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and P&C systems

Support P&C Business Partners and managers with day-to-day queries

Ensure compliance with company policies and employment legislation

Payroll (ADP)

Process monthly payroll using ADP

Ensure all payroll inputs (starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, absence) are accurate and submitted on time

Liaise with Finance and external payroll providers where required

Resolve payroll queries in a timely and professional manner

Assist with payroll reporting and audits

Meeting & Coordination Support

Attend P&C and business meetings to take clear, accurate notes and capture key actions

Distribute minutes and track follow-ups to ensure completion

Support coordination of P&C activities, meetings, and initiatives

Employee Support

Act as a first point of contact for P&C and payroll queries

Provide a professional and confidential service to all colleagues

Support employee engagement and P&C initiatives where required

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a P&C Administration role

Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems (essential)

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Good understanding of payroll processes and P&C best practice

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships

Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

What We’re Looking For

A proactive and reliable team player

Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment

High level of discretion and confidentiality

Strong note-taking skills with the ability to capture key information clearly and concisely

A problem-solver with a “can-do” attitude

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic fuels business

Exposure to both P&C and payroll, offering strong development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team environment

In return for joining us you will receive

Competitive industry salary

25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

Life Assurance 4x basic salary

Contributory Pension, matched up to 7%

Medicash EAP and Perks

Company events

Enhanced family leave