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HR / Payroll Assistant
Location: Birmingham (On-site)
Salary: £28,000 pa
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
About the Role
We’re recruiting an HR / Payroll Assistant on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing company based in Birmingham. Supplying major UK supermarkets and operating at scale, this business combines tradition and innovation within a fast-paced production environment.
Working closely with the HR Manager, you’ll play a key part in ensuring day-to-day HR operations run smoothly. From supporting payroll and maintaining employee records to assisting in disciplinary processes and onboarding new starters, the role is varied and hands-on.
If you’re an organised, proactive HR professional looking to expand your experience in a manufacturing setting, this could be the ideal opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide administrative and operational support to the HR function
* Coordinate onboarding and references for new starters
* Maintain HR systems and accurate employee records
* Process payroll, queries and liaise with finance
* Support managers during disciplinary and grievance meetings
* Administer holiday tracking and updates
* Be a point of contact for staff regarding HR and benefits queries
* Assist with recruitment, training coordination, and employee development
* Update organisational charts and manage training matrices
* Take minutes in meetings and assist with general office tasks
* Step in for HR Manager when required
What We’re Looking For
* Prior HR experience in a manufacturing environment (essential)
* Experience in food manufacturing (advantageous)
* Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification
* Experience with payroll administration/support
* Good understanding of HR best practice
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset
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