HR Administrator Location: Uttoxeter - Onsite Salary: £29,250 Excellent Package Progression Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (with an early finish at 4 PM on Friday) About Us At Elkes Biscuits, we're proud to be a leading biscuit manufacturer with a strong heritage and a people-focused culture. Our teams work hard, support one another, and enjoy what they do - creating a positive and collaborative working environment across the business. The Opportunity We're looking for a proactive and highly organised HR Administrator to join our team in Uttoxeter. This is a key role within the HR department - acting as its foundation and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. You'll be the first point of contact for HR queries, providing essential administrative support while helping deliver a high-quality HR service across the business. This role offers excellent exposure to all areas of HR, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their career. What You'll Be Doing Providing comprehensive HR administrative support across the department Maintaining accurate HR records (electronic and paper-based) in line with GDPR Producing weekly absence reports and managing absence tracking processes Coordinating return-to-work meetings and supporting attendance procedures Organising meetings, diaries, and taking minutes for HR leadership Processing starters, leavers, and employee changes, ensuring systems are updated Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers Supporting managers by following up on actions and ensuring deadlines are met Managing employment references and HR-related purchase orders Coordinating Occupational Health appointments (where required) Maintaining HR communication boards and internal systems (including phones and CCTV records) Supporting processes such as long service awards and retirement arrangements About You We're looking for someone who brings energy, organisation, and a "can-do" attitude to everything they do. Essential: Previous experience in a busy administrative role with some HR background Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills Professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information Comfortable working with data, reports, and systems Proactive and confident in chasing stakeholders when needed Desirable: Previous HR administration or training administration experience Experience using SAP What We're Looking For Someone who understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism A team player who enjoys building strong working relationships A resilient and tenacious individual who isn't afraid to step outside their comfort zone Someone who can provide excellent customer service with patience and positivity Why Join Us? At Elkes Biscuits, you'll be part of a supportive HR team where people work hard but also enjoy a laugh together. This role is a fantastic opportunity to build your HR career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with real scope to learn and grow. talentsolutionsbis