HR Advisor / Administrator
Salary: £26,500 - £30,000 depending on experience
Location: On site Kendal
About us:
Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing nutrition success stories.
Kendal Nutricare creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life — from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We’re a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions.
In 2025, we were ranked the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink company, with Kendamil now one of the fastest-growing baby brands in the world, the No.1 Organic formula in both the UK and USA, and available in 40+ countries (and counting).
As the only British infant formula manufacturer, we’re proud to produce our award-winning products here in the UK using British full-cream milk, with no palm oil or unnecessary additives — trusted by families worldwide.
We’re on an exciting path – join us!
The role:
We are looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor / Administrator to join our team. This role is key in delivering a high-quality HR service across the business, acting as a trusted first point of contact for employees and supporting managers with practical, compliant HR guidance.
You will be involved in the full employee lifecycle, employee relations, and day-to-day HR operations, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and employee engagement activities.
This is a full-time role based at our headquarters in Kendal. Monday - Friday
What you’ll be doing:
- Manage day-to-day HR administration including contracts, onboarding, and maintaining employee records
- Take ownership of sickness absence management, including monitoring and return-to-work processes
- Respond to HR queries in line with company policies and employment legislation
- Support employee lifecycle processes such as probation reviews and contractual changes
- Assist with employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence cases
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal HR policies
- Support the HR Lead with general HR activities, including meeting coordination and note-taking
- Maintain accurate and confidential HR data in line with data protection requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience
- Build strong working relationships with employees and managers across the business
- Lead the organisation of company events (e.g. Christmas parties and summer BBQs)
- Support Occupational Health processes
- Assist with recruitment activities where required
What you’ll need:
Essential
- Proven experience in an HR administration or advisory role
- Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
- Experience managing sickness absence and employee relations processes
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Confident and approachable when dealing with employees at all levels
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to use initiative
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- CIPD qualified (or working towards)
Desirable
- Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment
- Familiarity with HR systems
What you’ll get from us:
The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.
Employee Benefits:
- 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), pro rata to start date
- Pension Scheme by Aegon, the Employer will match contributions up to a maximum of 5%
- Free health cash plan
- Free Gym Membership, after 12 months with no sickness absence
- Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary, after 6 months of employment
- EAP Programme
- Onsite canteen with Free healthy breakfast and subsidised hot food options
- Enhanced Maternity leave policy
- New parents enjoy up to £350 worth of Kendamil products (excluding Stage 1 formula)
- Free parking
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience managing sickness absence processes, including return-to-work procedures?
- This role may involve supporting both on-site and remote employees. Are you comfortable working in this type of environment?
- Do you have at least 2 years’ experience working in an HR administration or advisory role?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Kendal LA9 6NF (preferred)
Work Location: In person
