Human Resources Administrator or Apprenticeship

Projekt SYNERGIA; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Sandbach is seeking a Human Resources Administrator to support HR functions, including administration, recruitment, and payroll. The role requires good computer skills, an ability to engage with staff, and a desire to learn. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, 25 days holiday, and a flexible work culture. This position is vital for maintaining a supportive HR environment in a multicultural workplace, and applicants must live within commuting distance of Sandbach.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonuses

25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays

Birthday off

Long service days off

Free parking space

Paid medical time off

Investment in training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, office-based, or HR work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR administrative service according to needs.
• Ensure accurate administrative work signed off by HR management.
• Suggest improvements to HR filing system.
• Support recruitment and selection processes.
• Act as a note taker in HR meetings.

Skills

Computer knowledge (Excel, Outlook)

Interpersonal skills

Desire to learn

Job description

Job Overview

M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in intermodal transport of bulk liquids with a fleet size of over 9,500 tank containers. Headquartered in the UK with offices worldwide, we are expanding our global team.

Position

Human Resources Administrator or Apprenticeship
Sandbach, UK
37.5 hours per week Monday‑Friday 08:30‑16:30 (or preferred 09:00‑17:00)
£25,000 per annum (plus discretionary bonuses and apprentice option)

Purpose

Support the HR Officer, HR Managers and Line Managers on HR system/administration, recruitment, payroll and other tasks to deliver the best possible HR service globally.

What you will do

• Provide a responsive and proactive HR administrative service in all areas of HR, according to local and global needs.
• Ensure all administrative work is accurate and signed off by the HR Officer and HR Managers.
• Proactively suggest and implement improvements to the current HR filing system and administrative documentation while owning these functions.
• Support the ongoing development of the HR function as the business continues to grow.
• Understand cultural differences in countries that impact employment.
• Support the recruitment and selection processes.
• Provide a caring and supportive environment for employees to advise of concerns and escalated issues as appropriate.
• Offer a confidential HR service at all times.
• Support training & development processes and procedures as appropriate.
• Provide administrative support for payroll activities, including for countries other than the UK.
• Understand company policies and procedures, directing staff to relevant policy sections when queried.
• Provide administrative and research support for reward (pay reviews and bonuses).
• Provide administrative support for welcoming arrangements for European and South Africa staff.
• Support company communications processes, drafting staff news for approval.
• Complete projects as required.
• Meet agreed objectives.
• Note taker at HR meetings.
• Embrace higher‑level tasks as an opportunity to develop into this role as the company grows.
• Promote and act as a role model for the company’s core values and behaviours.

What you will bring

• Good computer knowledge (Excel, Outlook, etc).
• An ability to deal successfully with people.
• A strong desire to learn and be developed.
• Administrative/office‑based/HR work experience would be advantageous.

What you will receive

• A competitive salary.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 statutory holidays.
• Birthday off!
• Long service days off.
• A free parking space in central Sandbach.
• A caring, friendly, family culture with strong values.
• Flexibility to balance home and work, including paid medical time off.
• The chance to work in a multicultural environment.
• A medium‑sized company where you are known and valued.
• Investment in your training and development.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that the candidate needs to live within commuting distance of our Sandbach office.

Do you feel this role is for you? Please don’t hesitate to send in your application as soon as possible.