Lead Payroll & Operations Administrator - Maidstone

We’re TLP, a specialist recruitment business shaped by the dedicated people who work here. Our specialty lies in the fast-paced world of UK logistics recruitment, and with new clients recently onboarded, our Maidstone branch is busier than ever!

The Opportunity

This is a key role at the heart of our operations — ideal for someone with solid experience in payroll admin or finance admin who enjoys working independently and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be supporting payroll administration for two busy branches (Maidstone & Felixstowe), taking ownership of key admin and payroll tasks while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing weekly payroll admin processes for temporary candidates across both branches, confirming hours and costs with clients and and dealing with queries or any issues.
• Act as the main liaison between the branch and our internal finance/payroll team to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Work as a branch team to provide telephone/operational support to ensure first class customer service to our candidates and clients.
• Assist with office, recruitment, and admin duties as needed.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a real team environment, supportive and collaborative.
• c£25k-30k (depending on level of experience) + team bonus/rewards
• Holiday allowance that increases with service.
• A diverse reward scheme! We enjoy celebrating team and individual achievements and rewarding them.
• We offer a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits.

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in payroll admin or finance administration, ideally in a fast-paced, service-focused setting.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communicator, good on the telephone.
• Confident, self-sufficient, and comfortable making decisions and prioritising tasks.

This is an office/branch based role, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm. Other working hours may be considered for the right candidate.
If you’re ready to hit the ground running and support a busy, well-established branch, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply
Ready to be part of a dynamic team? Send your CV or a covering letter today.