<
People Admin Assistant
Job ref: 30456 Category: Support Centre Roles
1. Salary Competitive
2. Location Salmon Fields Royton
3. Contract Type Temporary
4. Hours
5. Closing Date 20 May, 2026
6. Business Unit Best Food Logistics
7. Share
,
Salmon Fields Royton OL2 6JG
About the role
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused People Admin Assistant to join our team on a 9 month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR experience in a supportive, fast-paced environment.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth day to day HR operations, providing excellent administrative support across the employee lifecycle and helping us deliver a positive colleague experience.
Main Responsibilities
8. Providing accurate and timely administrative support to the People Team.
9. Maintaining employee records and updating HR systems.
10. Supporting recruitment processes, including preparing documentation, arranging interviews and issuing offer letters.
11. Assisting with onboarding activities such as preparing induction materials and conducting pre employment checks.
12. Supporting payroll preparation through data entry and monthly change reports.
13. Responding to general HR queries and signposting colleagues where required.
14. Producing letters, reports and documentation as requested.
15. Supporting People Advisors/Partners with employee relations administration, note taking and meeting coordination.
16. Getting involved in wider People Team projects and initiatives.
You will need
Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
Confident using MS Office and comfortable learning new systems.
A proactive, friendly and professional approach.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Working pattern is Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 hours
What's in it for you
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
17. 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
18. 20% discount on F&F Clothing
19. 10% discount at Tesco Café
20. 10% Booker discount
21. Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
22. 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
23. Contributory Pension.
24. 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
25. Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
26. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
27. A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata