Workforce Operations Administrator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Job Details | JLR

Jaguar Land Rover; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Solihull is seeking a Workforce Operations Administrator to manage payroll processing and Time & Attendance for around 30,000 employees. You will be instrumental in ensuring accurate payroll compliance and liaising with various stakeholders. This role promises professional growth within a vibrant team environment, accompanied by competitive benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52-week maternity leave

4-week paternity leave

Competitive pension

JLR company performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Payroll Department.
• Experience with Time and Attendance.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Time and Attendance records as part of a large payroll team.
• Perform manual adjustments to employees' time records.
• Keep up to date with current and future legislation.
• Understand Company Sick Pay procedures and process Medical Cover.
• Deal with internal and external queries.
• Ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing.

Skills

Experience of working in a Payroll Department

Experience with Time and Attendance

Excellent time management and communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Job description

REQ ID: 129358
JOB TITLE: Workforce Operations Administrator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
SALARY: £31,000 - £36,000
POSTING START DATE: 24/07/2025
POSTING END DATE: 07/08/2025
LOCATION: Solihull

In this role, you're part of the driving force behind JLR’s success. Helping steer operational excellence across our corporate teams, from governance to talent – you’ll be at the epicentre of the business. Your contributions will transform our iconic brands and shape the future of modern luxury. Become part of a global business and create exceptional.

Come and Join JLR as a Workforce Operations Administrator. Where you will manage the processing of Time & Attendance for approximately 30,000 employees across the UK, handling both monthly and weekly payrolls. Collaborate effectively with the team and contribute to BAU (Business as Usual) activities. Working closely within the team to ensure adherence to UK legislation and JLR policies. Support the implementation of changes and efficiencies to align with business strategies.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what to expect:

• To process Time and Attendance records as part of a large payroll team
• Perform manual adjustments to employees time records
• Keep up to date with current and future legislation
• Understanding of Company Sick Pay procedures and processing of Medical Cover
• Dealing with internal and external queries
• Ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for diverse terms, conditions, and shift patterns

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Experience of working in a Payroll Department
• Experience with Time and Attendance
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working*

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.