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Company overview
Mr Fothergill's Seeds is in the business of bringing gardens to life. Known for our exceptional range of seeds, garden products and horticultural expertise with brands such as Mr Fothergill’s, Johnsons, DT Brown and Darlac, our products are found in garden centres, big retailers and direct to consumers through our websites and catalogues. We have a legacy of quality, a loyal customer base and are committed to inspiring and empowering gardeners of all levels.
We are a passionate team with a strong can-do attitude. We show respect to one another and are keen to innovate in our respective areas of expertise. We value agility, understand the journey our business is on and strive to add our unique mark onto that journey. We work hard but don’t forget to have fun. Our company purpose is “Helping Everyone Grow” and we extend that purpose to everything we do.
Reporting to the Head of HR, this is a true generalist role with a unique opportunity to shape how our business thinks about and experiences HR. You’ll support colleagues at all levels - based at our offices in Kentford and our UK-wide Sales team – and be central to key HR operations and change initiatives.
Core responsibilities
* Collaborating with the Head of HR to deliver the people strategy and support our goal of building a high-performance, engaged culture
* Owning the monthly payroll process in partnership with our third-party provider – accuracy and attention to detail are essential
* Acting as a trusted partner to employees and managers, providing advice across ER, wellbeing, and engagement initiatives
* Supporting the ongoing development of our HRIS (Hi-Bob – launched in 2024) and other systems and processes to drive efficiency and enable self-service
* Supporting benefits administration, employee lifecycle activities, and internal comms tools and initiatives
* Delivering toolkits, coaching and training to upskill managers across the business
* Getting involved in day-to-day HR tasks to move the business forward
Candidate profile
We are looking for someone who is up for a challenge, can deal with ambiguity and fast-paced change, and can support employees, managers and leaders at all levels during this time. You will have payroll experience and a track record in a similar role, and demonstrate:
* Proven experience and confidence in processing payroll and data analysis
* Understanding and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and related processes
* Experience providing support and solutions to managers across employee relations areas (including grievance/disciplinary, restructures, absence management)
* Ability to operate independently in sometimes ambiguous circumstances, using initiative to make practical decisions
* Experience with employee data and reporting using HRIS; Hi-Bob experience is an advantage
* Empathetic style with strong influencing skills and solutions-focused approach
* Resilience, sense of humour and a positive outlook
Employment type
* Full-time
* Part-Time candidates considered
Seniority level
* Associate
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Retail
* Manufacturing
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We’re ‘rooting’ for you!
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