HR Assistant

Premier Foods; Liftondown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Lifton is looking for an experienced HR Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations. Responsibilities include processing new starters, maintaining employee records, and enhancing employee experience. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in HR administration and strong IT skills, particularly with HR systems like SAP. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a HR administrative or assistant role.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process new starters and manage onboarding paperwork.
• Maintain employee records and ensure accurate case tracking.
• Support recruitment and enhance employee experience.

Skills

HR administration experience

Strong IT skills with HR systems

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Tools

SAP HR

Job description

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HR Assistant

Date: 4 Aug 2025

Location: Lifton, GB

Are you an experienced HR administrator or assistant looking for your next challenge in a busy, hands-on HR team? We’re seeking a highly organized and people-focused HR Assistant to join us at our Lifton site, supporting the day-to-day delivery of our HR service across the business.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth HR operations, from recruitment and onboarding to employee lifecycle administration and colleague engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process new starters, including contracts, onboarding paperwork, and setting up on HR systems.
• Manage leavers, update trackers, and carry out exit interviews.
• Maintain employee records and process changes through MyHR.
• Support employee relations administration, ensuring accurate case tracking.
• Carry out weekly HR GEMBA walks and follow up on actions.
• Track and support probationary reviews with line managers.
• Produce and maintain weekly HR KPI dashboards.
• Help coordinate recruitment and onboarding alongside hiring managers.
• Actively contribute to improving the employee experience, both on joining and leaving the business.
• Support delivery of the site People Plan and HR projects.
• Respond to colleague queries through HR clinics and the HR inbox.
• Carry out eligibility to work checks, personal file audits, and data compliance checks.
• Support absence management and help ensure consistent application across departments.
• Deliver training to line managers or operatives when required.
• Promote and administer flexible benefits including pensions, cycle to work, and holiday purchase.
• Carry out payroll-related activities and ad hoc admin duties such as filing, producing clock cards, and minute-taking.
• Cover reception when needed.
• Maintain full confidentiality and uphold data protection standards at all times.

What You’ll Need

• 3–5 years’ experience in a HR administrative or assistant role.
• Strong IT skills, with experience using HR systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Confident dealing with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and data integrity.
• Experience using SAP HR or similar HRIS.
• A flexible, proactive approach and ability to adapt to change.

Why Join Us?

At Lifton, you’ll join a supportive and fast-paced team where your contributions will make a real difference. You’ll gain exposure to the full range of generalist HR activity, work closely with our HR Business Partner and Site HR Manager, and develop your skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Ready to apply?
If you’re passionate about getting things right, supporting people, and growing your HR career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build an even better place to work.

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices across the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century, and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier Foods, we believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We aim to ensure all colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their true selves to work, regardless of who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.