HR Administrator

Description:

HR Administrator

Location: Fully onsite/Ashford
Salary: £30,000 p/a
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join a fast-paced fresh produce manufacturing and supply chain business.

This is a hands-on HR role supporting a busy operational environment. You will support the full employee lifecycle within a small HR team, helping to ensure HR processes run smoothly while also assisting with compliance, audits, and industry standards required by customers and external partners.

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and must live in a commutable distance to Ashford.

Responsibilities:

Full employee lifecycle administration
Preparing contracts, offers, and HR documentation
Coordinating recruitment activity and interviews
Supporting onboarding, inductions, and probation tracking
Managing sickness and absence records
Supporting the Head of HR taking meeting minutes (disciplinaries, investigations, absence, H&S meetings)
Supporting employee relations processes (primarily absence and performance management)
Conducting exit interviews
Supporting HR compliance, audits, policies, and training records
Maintaining accurate HR systems and Excel based trackingPerson Specification:

Minimum 2 years' HR administration experience (essential)
Confident taking formal meeting minutes (essential)
Strong administration and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Benefits:

20 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 25 days after probation)
Annual bonus
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
Sick pay after probation
CIPD qualification support availableTo apply please email:

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