Posted: 12h ago
The role
Location: Nocton and Carrington (weekly travel between sites required) Hours: 24 hours per week (3 days per week) Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months) Reporting to: HR Business Partner Role Summary To provide administrative support across payroll, recruitment, training compliance and core HR processes. The role will play a key part in maintaining accurate HR records, supporting compliance requirements, coordinating recruitment activities and developing robust training administration processes. Working closely with HR, Finance and Health & Safety, the postholder will help prepare the business for the implementation of new HR systems and improved ways of working. Requirements Key Responsibilities Produce employment contracts, offer letters, onboarding documentation and leaver paperwork. Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems. Manage HR administration processes including employee queries, driving licence checks and document management. Proactively monitor probationary reviews and support performance review administration. Coordinate employee exit interviews with managers, and offboarding administration. Work closely with operational teams and Finance to collate and submit weekly payroll information. Administer payroll-related changes, ensuring accurate and timely processing. Maintain training records and monitor compliance with mandatory training, qualifications and licences. Work with the Health & Safety Coordinator and key stakeholders to develop and maintain a site-wide training matrix aligned to role requirements and levels of responsibility. Coordinate training bookings, certification records and compliance reporting. Coordinate Occupational Health appointments and build proactive ways of working; support the annual health surveillance programme and maintain associated records. Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews, issuing offers and completing pre-employment checks. Manage candidate communications and onboarding administration. Coordinate work experience placements, recruitment events, careers fairs and educational engagement activities, with support from the HR Advisor. Where required, provide administrative support for employee relations processes, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures. Support HR projects, process improvements and HRIS implementation activities. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the role. Skills & Experience Previous experience in an HR administration, HR assistant or similar role. Experience of payroll administration and working to strict deadlines. Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and HR systems. Experience supporting recruitment processes and onboarding activities. CIPD qualification (or working towards) desirable. Experience supporting training administration and compliance monitoring desirable. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites. Personal Attributes Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proactive and flexible approach to work. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative. Professional, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality at all times. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering a high-quality service. Benefits What Dyson Farming Offers Opportunity to join a progressive and growing agricultural business. Exposure to a wide range of HR activities and business projects. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunity to contribute to HR transformation and process improvement initiatives. Competitive salary and benefits package. Equality & Diversity Dyson Farming is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
