HR Operations Assistant

Parkside; Southall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside in Southall is hiring a permanent HR & Operations Assistant for a 40-hour week (Mon–Fri) at £30,000–£32,000. The role covers HR and site operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key duties include recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and employee relations. The successful candidate will have 3–5 years UK HR generalist experience, CIPD Level 3, and fluency in English and Hindi.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years UK HR generalist experience.
• CIPD Level 3 achieved or in progress.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR processes.
• Experience in food manufacturing or fast-paced environments is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Fluent in English and Hindi.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and onboarding across a range of roles.
• Support employee relations including absence, performance, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Maintain HR records, contracts, policies, right-to-work checks and compliance.
• Coordinate payroll, pensions and holiday administration.
• Produce regular HR reports and support audits.
• Support employee engagement and performance initiatives.
• Assist with general operational and site administration.
• Collaborate with managers and senior leadership to ensure effective HR processes.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Communication

English & Hindi

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

HR & Operations Assistant – Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Southall

£30,000–£32,000

Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and onboarding across a range of operational and office-based roles.
• Support employee relations including absence, performance, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Manage HR records, contracts, policies, right-to-work checks and compliance.
• Coordinate payroll, pensions and holiday administration.
• Produce regular HR reports and support audits.
• Support employee engagement and performance initiatives.
• Assist with general operational and site administration.
• Work closely with managers and senior leadership to ensure effective HR processes.

About You

• 3–5 years' UK HR generalist experience.
• CIPD Level 3
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR processes.
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, hospitality, QSR, retail or another fast-paced environment would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Comfortable managing a varied workload and working independently.
• Confident dealing with employees and managers at all levels.
• A practical, hands-on approach with a genuine interest in people.
• Fluent in English & Hindi

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial food business where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact and take ownership of a broad HR & Operations remit.

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to grow with a business, we'd love to hear from you