HR Administrator

SARIA UK; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the food supply chain is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join the HR Team at their Doncaster site. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support across all areas of HR, including managing personnel files, assisting with HR processes, and maintaining records. Candidates should have a GCSE in Maths and English, ideally 2 years of administrative experience in HR, and strong communication and IT skills. This full-time role offers a salary of around £28k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Ideally have 2 years’ experience in an HR, or similar, administrative role.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work with discretion.
• Understanding of Equality & Diversity, GDPR, and Employment Law.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR processes including absence management and new starter/leaver administration.
• Create and maintain accurate electronic personnel files, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
• Complete HR administration tasks such as new starter documentation and Right to Work checks.

Skills

Strong diligence and initiative-taking approach

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or equivalent in Maths and English

HR Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice (Level 3)

Job description

Location: Doncaster

Contract: Permanent role

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

About The Business

SARIA’s UK operations have a market-leading presence across a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain. The Group’s companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. SARIA also produces biofuels and renewable energy and provides essential services for farming and the food industry.

With a UK annual turnover approaching £320 million, SARIA employs approximately 750 people across 15 sites nationwide.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join our Human Resources Team based at our Doncaster site. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy HR function within a large, well-established organisation.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support across all areas of HR and play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with HR processes including absence management and new starter/leaver administration
• Create and maintain accurate electronic personnel files, ensuring compliance with GDPR
• Complete HR administration tasks such as:
  • New starter documentation and Right to Work checks
  • References (incoming and outgoing)
  • Healthcare letters and occupational health referrals
  • Ad hoc HR correspondence
• Maintain HR spreadsheets, trackers, and produce reports as required
• Arrange meetings and related activities, including notifications to employees and managers
• Provide HR support during formal absence meetings and low-level investigations, including minute-taking
• Support the L&D Coordinator with training administration and scheduling
• Process invoices, obtain approvals, and liaise with Finance
• Carry out general HR administrative duties, including filing and post handling
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required

The Person

Essential

• GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or equivalent in Maths and English
• Ideally have 2 years’ experience in an HR, or similar, administrative role
• Strong diligence and initiative-taking approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work with discretion
• Understanding of Equality & Diversity, GDPR, and Employment Law

Desirable

• Ambitions to achieve HR Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice (Level 3)

Salary & Benefits

💼 c £28k plus company benefits

How To Apply

Please apply in writing with a CV and covering letter to:

HR Department
Ings Road
Doncaster
DN5 9TL
📧 Or email: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 16/1/2026

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.