HR Coordinator

Confidential; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Free onsite car parking

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Support to pursue qualifications

Free rice

Job summary

S&B Herba Foods Ltd in Cambridge (Fulbourn) is seeking an enthusiastic HR Coordinator to support our people, culture and day-to-day operations, with responsibility across two sites including Liverpool.

You will handle HR administration, recruitment and onboarding, employee engagement and front‑of‑house duties, contributing to Investors in People Silver accreditation and a positive workplace. The role reports to the HR Manager and offers a long‑term career path.

Qualifications

• University degree in HR or related discipline or working towards CIPD
• Willing to pursue HR qualification while working
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Handles confidential information with integrity
• Confident communicator with all levels of staff
• Friendly and professional; makes a positive first impression
• Proactive, adaptable; able to manage a varied workload
• Committed to living company values every day

Responsibilities

• HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle
• Recruitment, onboarding and induction activities
• Coordinate employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Coordinate training programmes and maintain training records
• Support managers with HR processes and sensitive data
• Improve HR processes and service delivery across sites
• Deliver professional front-of-house reception and visitor management

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee engagement

Learning & Development

Front-of-house

People management

Education

University degree in HR or related discipline

CIPD qualification (pursuing)

Job description

Job Title: HR Coordinator

Location: Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire CB21 5 ET

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Mon - Friday 9am - 5.30pm

About the Company:

S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Our core purpose is "Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential".

We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum.

In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We Before I - We succeed by collaborating and supporting one another
• Proactive - We take ownership, anticipate challenges and find solutions
• Can Do - We approach every task with positivity and determination
• Hungry - We are driven to learn, improve and achieve more every day

If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage.

Come and join us - it's a great place to work!

About The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, people-focused HR Coordinator to join our team, reporting directly to the HR Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about people, enjoys variety and wants to build a long-term career in Human Resources whilst helping to create a positive workplace culture.

As our HR Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting our people, culture and day-to-day operations. This new and varied position combines HR administration, employee engagement and front-of-house responsibilities. Although based at Cambridge, you will also be supporting our Liverpool site.

You will also contribute to our journey towards achieving Investors in People Silver accreditation, helping to shape initiatives that support employee development and engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• HR administration: Provide comprehensive support throughout the employee lifecycle and maintain accurate, confidential employee records and documentation.
• Recruitment and onboarding: Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities.
• Engagement and wellbeing: Coordinate employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives, including projects supporting our Investors in People Silver accreditation.
• Learning and Development Coordination: Support the delivery of the Company's learning and development strategy by coordinating training programmes and courses, maintaining training and skill matrices, tracking completion of mandatory and role-specific training, producing training reports, and promoting continuous professional development opportunities.
• Manager support: Assist managers with HR processes, handling sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Continuous improvement: Help improve HR processes and support the HR Manager in terms of the service HR provides to the Company at both sites.
• Front-of-house: Delivering a professional front-of-house reception service, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, employees and external stakeholders. This will include the managing of meeting rooms, post and couriers.

About you:

• Is passionate about building a career in Human Resources
• Has a university degree in Human Resources or a related discipline, or is keen to pursue an HR degree or professional qualification, such as CIPD, whilst working
• Is highly organised and has excellent attention to detail
• Handles confidential information with integrity and discretion
• Communicates confidently and enjoys working with people at all levels
• Is friendly and professional, creating a positive first impression for visitors
• Is proactive, adaptable and able to manage a varied workload
• Is committed to living our company values every day

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to build a rewarding career in Human Resources
• A varied and rewarding role in which no two days are the same
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful employee engagement initiatives
• A collaborative, supportive working environment shaped by our core values
• The chance to be part of our journey towards Investors in People Silver accreditation

Benefits:

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing each year by one day until a max of 25 days
• Pension Scheme + Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Free onsite car parking
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support to pursue further professional qualifications
• Free rice (quarterly)

Candidates with experience of: Human Resource Officer, Human Resource Administrator, HR Admin, HR Generalist, HR Officer, HR Specialist, Employee Relations Specialist, Employee Relations Advisor, Employee Relations Manager, HR Business Partner, HR Manager may also be considered for this role.