About the role
We are looking for a HR Administrator to join our team, reporting directly to the Head of HR. This is a fully onsite role supporting the full employee lifecycle within a fast-paced fresh produce business.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
- Provide administrative support with new starters, changes of employment and leavers
- Support onboarding and induction processes for new starters
- Assist with end-to-end employee lifecycle administration, from onboarding to offboarding
- Prepare offers of employment and contracts
- Track and support probation reviews to ensure they are completed on time
- Monitor and assist management teams with sickness and absence reporting
- Assist with recruitment administration and interview coordination
- Prepare HR letters and documentation (contracts, changes, etc.)
- Conduct exit interviews with leavers
- Provide first-line HR support to employees and managers, escalating where necessary
- Take minutes during meetings, including investigations and disciplinary hearings
- Support the HR function with ethical compliance requirements, including maintaining records and assisting with audits
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.62
- Opportunity to develop within HR
- Opportunity to complete CIPD Level 3 qualification / Level 5
- Supportive team environment
About you
- Previous administrative experience (HR desirable)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a HR administration role
- Experience taking minutes/notes at regular formal meetings (essential)
- Excellent administration and organisational skills
- Confident and professional communication skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Proactive and reliable approach to work
Based in Ashford, Kent
£14.62 per hour | Full-time | Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm | Onsite
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Human resources: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
