HR Assistant

Myton Food Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a People Administrator to support HR operations. This role involves handling queries, assisting with recruitment, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Ideal candidates will have a proactive customer-focused attitude and experience with HR systems. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including six weeks of holiday and discounts.

Benefits

Six weeks of holiday

15% employee discount at supermarkets

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset toward personal development.
• Experience supporting colleagues and managers with HR queries.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations and administrative tasks.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with data protection.
• Assist with site recruitment processes.

Skills

Customer-focused approach

Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of HR policies and practices

Experience with HR systems

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant HR qualification (working towards preferred)

Job description

More About The Role
As a People Administrator / Assistant, you will support the daily operations of our human resources department by handling a variety of HR administrative tasks, ensuring efficient processes, and delivering excellent customer service to employees. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about HR to contribute to a growing organization.
Reporting to the People Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Being the first point of contact for foundation level site People queries
• Providing HR expertise to site colleagues and managers as needed
• Supporting the HR team with administrative tasks
• Ensuring payroll accuracy and timely payments
• Maintaining records, files, and spreadsheets in compliance with data protection laws
• Updating ad-hoc HR analysis and reports
• Coordinating weekly HR audits
• Assisting with site recruitment processes
• Becoming a subject matter expert on company HR policies to ensure compliance
• Supporting, coaching, and advising line management on absence, disciplinary, and grievance issues
• Developing engaging communication across the site
• Building positive relationships with unions, agencies, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Driving and supporting colleague engagement initiatives

About You
You do not need to be fully HR qualified to apply, but we prefer candidates working towards a relevant qualification. We look for:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced People environment (manufacturing experience is a plus but not essential)
• A proactive, positive attitude with a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience with HR systems
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Experience supporting colleagues and managers with basic HR queries
• Understanding of HR policies and practices
• A proactive mindset toward personal development
• Experience implementing processes
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

In return, we offer:

• Six weeks of holiday (including bank holidays) and a flexible day off for personal occasions
• 15% discount at our supermarkets and convenience stores from day one
• An additional 10% discount for friends and family
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits, including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks discounts at various retailers and venues
• Optional payroll charity donations
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave, neonatal, and fertility leave

About The Company
Join Myton Food Group, part of Morrisons Supermarkets, where you'll find a welcoming environment. We are proud to be British farming's largest single direct customer, sourcing from valued suppliers and committed to quality. With 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, we produce a wide range of food and non-food products. We pride ourselves on teamwork and partnership across our supply chain. Learn more about us on our Myton Food Group website.