HR Administrator

Pioneer Selection; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food manufacturing company is seeking a proactive and organized HR Administrator to support HR functions. Responsibilities include coordinating onboarding, maintaining HR records, and collaborating on HR projects, all in a supportive team environment. This role offers development opportunities and exposure to various HR processes, all while making a real impact in a growing organization.

Benefits

CIPD study support

Development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous admin experience in a fast-paced environment, HR experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Eager to learn and grow within the HR profession.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and manage HR records.
• Support HR processes like contract changes and absence monitoring.
• Prepare HR reports and act as first contact for HR queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD qualification (or studying towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Location: Burton-on-Trent (site-based)
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours/week)

About the Business

We’re a dynamic, fast-growing food manufacturing company with approximately 500 colleagues on site, operating from a modern, purpose-built facility in Burton-on-Trent. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join our team and support a wide range of HR functions.

Your Role: HR Administrator
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience and a genuine interest in people operations. You’ll be supporting the full employee lifecycle and playing a key role in onboarding, data management, compliance, and day-to-day HR coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate onboarding: document collection, right-to-work checks, system updates, and induction planning

Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant HR records across systems

Track visa and right-to-work compliance, issuing timely reminders

Support HR processes: contract changes, leavers, absence monitoring

Prepare HR reports and update KPI trackers

Act as a first point of contact for routine HR queries

Work closely with payroll to ensure accurate data transfer

Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For:

A positive, can-do attitude and interest in HR
Previous admin experience in a fast-paced environment (HR experience is a plus)
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and HR systems
Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Great communicator and team player
Eager to learn and grow within the HR profession

What We Offer:

Supportive team environment with development opportunities
CIPD study support available
Exposure to a wide range of HR processes and projects
The chance to make a real impact in a growing organisation
Ownership of key HR processes in a modern site environment

£30k - 35k per year + 5K in Shift Allowance

First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT