HR Administrator
Location: Nelson (Lancashire)
About Wellocks
At Wellocks, we are proud to supply Britain’s best chefs with the finest ingredients. Behind everything we do is a passionate, people-first culture where quality, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of our success.
We’re now looking for a HR Administrator to join our People Team — a key role supporting the smooth running of colleague lifecycle processes and helping us deliver an outstanding employee experience.
The Role
As a People Team Administrator, you will provide efficient, accurate and proactive administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. You will play a vital role in ensuring our people processes are seamless, compliant, and data-driven.
You will also act as a custodian of our HR systems, helping to maintain high-quality data and providing valuable insights that support better decision-making across the business.
What you will do:
Employee Lifecycle Administration
* Manage end-to-end administration for new starters, movers and leavers
* Produce contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation
* Coordinate inductions and support a positive onboarding experience
* Track probation reviews and exit interview feedback, identifying trends
* Maintain accurate, compliant employee records
HR Systems & Data
* Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
* Produce regular reports on headcount, absence and turnover
* Support a more data-driven approach to people decisions
* Manage Time & Attendance system data (Zeus) and support reporting
Absence & ER Administration
* Track absence records and review processes
* Support with disciplinary and grievance administration
* Prepare documentation and support the ER Advisor with casework
People Team & Stakeholder Support
* Act as a first point of contact for HR queries
* Coordinate Occupational Health appointments and engagement activities
* Support projects, communications and wider People Team initiatives
* Help drive engagement and utilisation of wellbeing and reward tools
What you will need:
* Previous experience in an HR or administrative role
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Experience working in a fast-paced environment (FMCG, logistics or similar advantageous)
* Familiarity with HR processes and systems
* CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) desirable
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
* Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset
Let us tell you some benefits you would receive at Wellocks:
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Generous employee discounts on all our products
* Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
* Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
* Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on things such as finances, health and wellbeing.
About us
Wellocks, is one of the leading UK fresh food distributors using the finest ingredients we support chefs with quality ingredients. We offer pre prepared veg items to our customers which is an integral part of our service.
We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.
Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!