HR Assistant

Mizkan Europe Ltd; Middleton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join their dynamic team in Middleton. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential administrative support to the HR department, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with HR policies. You will be involved in a variety of tasks, from managing employee records and absence monitoring to supporting recruitment processes and promoting employee wellbeing. If you are passionate about HR and looking to grow your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you. Join this innovative team and contribute to a workplace that values collaboration and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working

Early finish on a Friday

Enhanced company pension

Free Food Wednesday

Subsidized canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Occupational health appointments

Wellness programmes

Qualifications

• Studying towards or completed CIPD Level 3 is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential HR administrative support and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Relationship Building

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS Systems

Job description

HR Assistant – Join the Team at Mizkan, Middleton!

Salary:up to £32,000
Location:Middleton, M24 2ED

We are looking to recruit an enthusiasticHR Assistantto join our team in Middleton. Mizkan is a global food company, producing well-known brands including Sarson’s, Hayward, Branston, and OSU.

In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to the HR team at Middleton, ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations. This role encompasses a wide variety of HR tasks, including employee record management, absence monitoring, policy compliance, employee wellbeing and supporting the Senior HR Advisor and leadership team in delivering HR initiatives.

Your New Role:

• Ensure GDPR compliance with HR records (electronic and paper) for Middleton-based employees, including employee changes, recruitment, contract administration, HRIS input, starter and leaver processing and all related documentation.
• Provide general HR administration, including ad hoc queries, updating HR databases, managing references and ensuring professional handling of all communications.
• Supporting line managers and Senior HR Advisor with Time & Attendance (T&A) administration, including holidays, absences, overtime, shift changes, and lateness.
• Coordinate with Senior HR Advisor on new hire paperwork and onboarding procedures.
• Monitor sickness trends and ensure timely, compliant absence management, including proactive interventions.
• Assist in the resolution of employee queries, providing guidance on HR-related matters such as policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Maintain site compliance with HR-related legislation, such as WTR, GDPR and CCTV
• Collaborate with the Senior HR Advisor and people managers to implement action plans from the annual employee engagement survey.
• Support internal communications and site-specific recognition schemes.
• Participate in regular cross-site HR team meetings, offering mutual support and sharing best practices.
• Undertake agreed projects and initiatives as required, contributing to HR strategy and team objectives.
• Promote employee wellbeing and support the development of new ME HR ways of working.
• Take accurate notes during HR meetings, investigations, disciplinaries, interviews, and other employee-related meetings.
• Assist with recruitment and selection process, including screening candidates and scheduling interviews, sending offer letters and requesting references.
• Coordinate Occupational Health and Physio appointments and related communications.
• Organise and support the professional and timely administration of Induction and onboarding activities.
• Provide administrative support for leadership team activities, site visits, and any other HR-related events.
• Assist with internal communications and ensure noticeboards are regularly updated with relevant information.
• Contributes to the regular review of HR processes which continuously improve the employee life cycle and manager effectiveness

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Studying towards or completed CIPD Level 3
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR and HR policies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build effective relationships with staff at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Previous HR experience or relevant administrative experience in a similar role is an advantage.

Why Work with Us?

As part of the Mizkan team, you will enjoy:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working (1 day working from home)
• Early finish on a Friday
• Enhanced company pension (up to 10% Mizkan contribution)
• Free Food Wednesday (the Wednesday before payday)
• Subsidized canteen with hot breakfast and dinner options
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational health and onsite paid physio appointments
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellness programmes and mental health first aiders on site

Apply now and join us at Mizkan in Middleton, where innovation, teamwork, and opportunity await!