HR Assistant: Training‑Driven, Cross‑Site Engagement

Dunbia Group; Launceston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dawn Meats Group (operating as Dunbia in the UK) is seeking an HR Assistant to support the HR team across recruitment, onboarding and employee relations at two West Country sites.

You will assist with absence management, performance support and payroll-related administration, with training provided. Regular hours are 8.30-17.00, Monday to Friday, with some travel between sites required.

Qualifications

• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communicator, able to build trust and influence.
• Professional conduct with the ability to maintain a high level of confidence and integrity.
• Resilient with a keen and enthusiastic attitude to learning.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and stakeholders whilst adaptable to change.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and as part of a wider team.
• Emotionally intelligent

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the HR team to support the delivery of all people policies and processes in line with best practice and legislative requirements.
• Undertaking projects assigned by the department during the training process.
• Supporting the HR function with the full recruitment process including interview, pre-employment checks and onboarding including the delivery of site inductions.
• Supporting internal and external enquiries and requests relating to the HR function
• Supporting the payroll function through provision of relevant documents and checks
• Using internal data systems to record relevant HR data and accurately report HR Key Performance Indicators.
• Daily on-site interaction and employee engagement with a multi-cultural and diverse workforce.
• Supporting the business through the delivery of site absence management processes.
• Notetaking in formal meetings including but not limited to disciplinary and grievance hearings.
• Help support, organize, and deliver onsite Occupational Health surveillance visits, ethical audits, and other such initiatives.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Professionalism

Resilience

Prioritisation

Self-motivation

Emotional intelligence

Job description

The Dawn Meats Group (operating as Dunbia in the UK) is seeking an HR Assistant to support the HR team across recruitment, onboarding and employee relations at two West Country sites.

You will assist with absence management, performance support and payroll-related administration, with training provided. Regular hours are 8.30-17.00, Monday to Friday, with some travel between sites required.