HR Assistant — Fast-Paced FMCG People & Data Support

Whitworths Limited; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitworths Limited is seeking an HR Assistant to join a busy HR team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will support the HR Business Partner, assist with early‑stage ER, recruitment, onboarding, and data reporting while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires CIPD Level 3 or working towards it, solid HR experience, and good communication. You will work across attendance, probation, welfare, and investigations, with a practical, empathetic approach and strong data integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, HR Administrator or similar HR role.
• CIPD Level 3, working towards CIPD Level 3, or equivalent HR knowledge.
• Exposure to basic ER (absence, probation, welfare, informal performance, conduct, investigations).
• Confidentiality, professional judgement and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partner team with early-stage and informal employee relations activity.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, HR scorecards and reporting.
• Produce accurate data, spot gaps or trends, and keep actions moving.
• Support HR Admin with core processes, records and data integrity.

Skills

HR experience

Data reporting

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 3

HR qualification or equivalent

Tools

HR systems

Excel

Job description

Whitworths Limited is seeking an HR Assistant to join a busy HR team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will support the HR Business Partner, assist with early‑stage ER, recruitment, onboarding, and data reporting while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires CIPD Level 3 or working towards it, solid HR experience, and good communication. You will work across attendance, probation, welfare, and investigations, with a practical, empathetic approach and strong data integrity.