HR Assistant

Langdons; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Sick pay

Long service bonus

Free in-house training

Job summary

STEF Langdons is seeking an enthusiastic HR Assistant for our Bridgwater Head Office. You will be the first point of contact for HR queries, support recruitment and onboarding, and help maintain employment records while driving wellbeing initiatives.

You will work 37.5 hours across Monday to Friday, in a busy office environment that values accuracy, confidentiality and proactive support for colleagues across the business. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy office environment, supporting colleagues and customers at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Confident to challenge discrepancies where necessary in the right manner and on a timely basis
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including the ability to produce and interpret reports and data
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
• Confidence handling sensitive conversations professionally and effectively

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR enquiries
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities
• Prepare employment documentation
• Maintain HR systems and records
• Help drive colleague wellbeing and engagement initiatives

Skills

Office experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

MS Office proficiency

Independent worker

Proactive improvement

Sensitive conversations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Bridgwater, Head Office | Full-time, Permanent | Monday to Friday, 37.5hrs | Salary: £28,000 + Benefits

Are you passionate about supporting people and helping create a positive workplace experience?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where organisation, attention to detail and great communication skills make a real difference?

Looking to develop your HR career with a company that invests in its people and offers opportunities for growth?

What We Do

STEF Langdons delivers chilled and frozen food to almost any location across the UK and Ireland within 24 hours, supported by 12 depots and a fleet of over 500 vehicles.

The Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised HR Assistant to join our HR & Training team at our Bridgwater Head Office.

As a key member of the HR team, you'll play an important role in delivering a professional, people-focused HR service across the business. You'll be the first point of contact for HR enquiries, support recruitment and onboarding activities, prepare employment documentation, maintain HR systems and records, and help drive colleague wellbeing and engagement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has strong administrative skills, high attention to detail and is looking to build a successful career within Human Resources.

What You’ll Need

• Experience working in a busy office environment, supporting colleagues and customers at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Confident to challenge discrepancies where necessary in the right manner and on a timely basis
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including the ability to produce and interpret reports and data
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
• Confidence handling sensitive conversations professionally and effectively

Available Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday days, 37.5hrs

Why STEF Langdons?

We work as a team. We take pride in what we do. We do what we say we will do. We get better every day.

In return, you’ll receive:

• Annual pay review
• Company sick pay
• Long Service Bonus Payments
• Free in-house job-specific training and development
• Opportunities for career-relevant apprenticeships
• Free onsite parking
• Free eye tests up to £25
• Free tea, coffee and milk
• Office to Wheels scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Share Incentive Plan
• Staff Discount Scheme

For more information, contact [e-mail].

STEF Langdons is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in our industry, including women, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.