The HR Department at Gressingham are looking for an administrative support to join their busy HR team.
Starting Salary: £26,000 per annum
Reporting To: Head of HR
Employment Type: Full Time (8.30am to 17.00pm, Monday to Friday, inc 30 unpaid lunch break. Additional hours required during annual xmas campaign.)
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized HR Administrative Support professional to assist our Human Resources team with day-to-day administrative operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth HR processes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting employees throughout the organization. The ideal candidate is proactive, discreet, and comfortable handling confidential information in a fast-paced environment, and looking to develop their career within HR.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support to the HR department
* Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
* Assist with recruitment coordination, including scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates
* Prepare onboarding materials and support new hire orientation
* Process HR documentation such as employment letters, contracts, and policy acknowledgments
* Track employee attendance, leave records, and related documentation
* Support benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries (telephone, email and face to face)
* Assist with payroll coordination as needed
* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information
* Arrange meetings/appointments/interviews on behalf of the HR team
* Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
* Strong organizational and time-management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred Skills
* Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
* Strong customer service mindset
* Confidentiality
What We Offer
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunity to develop HR knowledge and skills
* Valuable experience within a professional HR setting
* Reduced cost Staff Shop
* Company profit related bonus scheme
* Annual fun day/staff events
* Employee Monthly Draw
* Opportunity to further develop (CIPD Level 3)
If you are interested please send your CV or complete the application and send to hr@gressinghamfoods.co.uk
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