HR Generalist & Administrator
Papworth Everard, Cambridge | Full-time, Office-based | Fresh Produce Industry
We're a growing fresh produce business with around 70 employees, supplying top-quality fruit and vegetables across Cambridgeshire and beyond. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we're now looking for a proactive and versatile HR Generalist and Administrator to join our team.
This is a broad and hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll manage day-to-day HR responsibilities while also supporting administration across other areas of the business to keep everything running smoothly.
What you'll be doing:
* Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees.
* Coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
* Assisting with payroll administration
* Supporting performance reviews, training, and employee engagement initiatives
* Ensuring compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation
* Maintaining accurate HR records using the HRIS (PeopleHR)
* Assisting with general office administration and supporting other departments when needed (e.g. finance, compliance, operations, customer service)
What we're looking for:
* Previous HR experience (ideally CIPD Level 3 qualified)
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities
* Confident communicator who builds trust and positive relationships and is confident working alongside all levels of management within the company
* Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same
* A team player who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get involved beyond HR
Why join us?
* Be part of a friendly, down-to-earth team in a growing business
* The opportunity to progress to CIPD Level 5
* Varied role with real responsibility and opportunities to shape HR processes
* Fresh produce perks and a culture that values hard work, collaboration, and continuous improvement
If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, support people, and keep things running behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person