Job Description

About Us:

The Pantry was founded in 1983 and has grown from strength to strength, a family business providing the highest quality food to Schools, Offices, Corporate Events and Private Functions. Our success is driven by our embedded company values of:

"Doing the best job possible, exceeding expectations and enjoying what we do".

The Role:

The People and Payroll Administrator is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and efficient HR and Payroll Administration. This role supports the employee lifecycle and is a pivotal part of our People Operations. The role is a FTC running till end of January.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out new starter document verification and follow-up. Process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for new starters. Complete reference checks for new starters. Prepare reference letters for existing employees and respond to reference enquiries. Support with TUPE employee set-up and onboarding processes. Update and process variation requests for current employees. Entering employees onto our internal admin system. Process monthly payroll changes, including new starters and leavers. Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of payroll records. Process monthly expenses for our Group companies. Maintain accurate expense records and ensure compliance with policy. Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files. Provide administrative support to the People team as required.

Essential Requirements:

Experience in Human Resources and/or Payroll administration. High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Clear and confident communication skills with the ability to work well with colleagues at all levels.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to work part time but still make a real difference by ensuring colleagues are supported, processes run smoothly, and compliance is maintained.

The position is 20 hours a week Monday- Friday (Timing's can be flexible but needs to do 4 hours per day due to operational needs)

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Uxbridge UB8 2FX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Human Resources Administration: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person