About Us:
Haywood and Padgett is a pioneering, fast-paced bakery supplying many of the UK's major retailers. As leaders in our key categories, we're proud of our commitment to innovation, quality, and the people who make it all possible.
The Role:
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong HR administration experience to support a busy HR function in a hands-on, operational environment.
Reporting directly to the HR Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day HR processes and activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting recruitment: issuing job offers and contracts, onboarding, and conducting inductions
* Managing absence processes: return-to-work documentation, sickness letters, reviews, and note-taking
* Maintaining accurate records: filing, archiving, data entry, and cleansing (manual and digital)
* Carrying out general HR administration duties
* Using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook on a daily basis
* Assisting the HR Manager with day-to-day tasks and ad hoc HR projects
* Supporting with elements of grievance, disciplinary, and investigation processes as required
What We're Looking For:
* Experience in a human resources environment – desirable
* Strong administrative and organisational skills
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Professional communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
* A flexible and supportive team player
Benefits:
* Access to Company Shop membership
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Health Shield cashback plan – support with everyday healthcare costs (e.g. dental, optical)
* Private Medical Insurance (subject to eligibility)
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay
* 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
This is a site-based role, Monday to Friday 30 hours per week (Working hours can be discussed)
Salary:
£27,500 per annum (FTE) - pro-rated to £22,000 for 30 hours per week
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Experience:
* Administrative: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person