Role Overview
We are looking for a hands on, organised, and people focused HR Assistant/Administrator to support operational teams across Production, Logistics, Transport, and Central functions. This role provides practical, compliant HR support aligned to business needs and plays a key role in HR administration, recruitment, employee relations, and employee engagement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Operational HR Support
* Act as the first point of contact for HR related queries from employees and line managers across all departments.
* Provide practical and compliant support on employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, capability issues, and low level ER cases.
* Support absence management processes, including logging return-to-work interviews, coordinating wellbeing reviews, liaising with Occupational Health, and supporting long term absence planning.
* Attend and support employee forums, promoting effective two way communication with the workforce.
* Assist managers with performance appraisals and development plans aligned to operational objectives.
* Participate in daily operational meetings where require
* Manage a high volume of HR administrative activity, including setting up new starters on HR systems, drafting contracts, issuing new starter packs, and maintaining employee records.
* Ensure accurate and timely updating of HR systems and personnel files in line with legal, audit, and company requirements.
* Review and maintain up-to-date job descriptions across departments.
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Support the end-to-end recruitment process for both hourly and salaried roles, including booking interviews, coordinating assessments, and preparing interview packs.
* Advise managers on recruitment approaches, job design, and workforce planning.
* Coordinate recruitment campaigns and candidate communications.
* Manage onboarding activities, including right-to-work checks, issuing offer letters, contracts, and system setup.
* Deliver HR induction sessions and coordinate initial training requirements for new starters.
Systems, Reporting & Compliance
* Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems (e.g. HR Manager, Mitrefinch).
* Produce regular KPI reports on absence, working time, turnover, and other key people metrics for leadership review.
* Support internal, ethical, and external audits (e.g. SEDEX, BRC), ensuring all personnel documentation is compliant and audit ready.
* Assist with reviewing, drafting, and updating HR policies to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
Engagement & Development
* Build strong working relationships across the site, supporting managers in resolving employee concerns and setting clear expectations.
* Support mediation and resolution processes to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
* Identify training and development needs with line managers and monitor ongoing learning activity.
* Support employee engagement initiatives and internal communications to improve morale and retention.
Other Responsibilities
* Support wider HR projects and initiatives as directed by the HR Business Partner or site leadership team.
* Provide flexible support to the Central HR team as required.
Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, HR Administrator or similar role.
* Comfortable working in a fast paced, operational environment with high volume HR activity.
* Confident supporting low level ER cases and investigations (training/support provided where required).
* Organised, detail oriented, and people focused with strong communication skills.
If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Angus on 01780 480530 or angus@morepeople.co.uk
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