Junior People Specialist

Adecco Portugal; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloFresh in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior People Specialist to support employees and managers within People Operations. You will handle employee administration, payroll preparation, time and attendance, and HR data maintenance.

Working with the People team and operational leaders, you will help resolve day-to-day HR queries, improve existing processes, and support initiatives that enhance the employee experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or People Operations.
• CIPD Level 3/5 or HR degree desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as first contact for HR, payroll, time and attendance queries.
• Prepare HR documentation including contracts and letters.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Workday and support reporting.
• Support payroll preparation and investigate discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and support initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, performance, and talent development programmes.
• Collaborate with People teams and stakeholders on HR projects.
• Ensure compliance with policies and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

HR administration

People Ops

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 3/5

HR degree

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

People Specialist

About the Role

As a Junior People Specialist at HelloFresh, you'll play a key role in supporting our employees and managers, ensuring smooth and efficient People Operations across the site. You'll be involved in a variety of HR activities, including employee administration, payroll preparation, time and attendance management, and HR data maintenance.

Working closely with the wider People team and operational leaders, you'll help resolve day-to-day HR queries, improve existing processes and support initiatives that enhance the employee experience. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop your HR skills and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager queries relating to HR, payroll, time and attendance.
• Prepare HR documentation, including employment contracts, letters, certificates and termination documents.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Workday and support HR reporting and data quality.
• Support payroll preparation, investigate discrepancies and ensure timely updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, performance and talent development programmes.
• Collaborate with People teams and operational stakeholders on HR projects and day-to-day activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment procedures and confidentiality requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in HR administration or People Operations, ideally in a fast-paced operational environment.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification, or a degree in HR or a related field, is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with employee data and documentation.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Workday or other HR systems is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and approachable attitude.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to work independently while supporting the wider team.
• A commitment to confidentiality, continuous improvement and providing a positive employee experience.

What We Value

We're looking for someone who embodies the HelloFresh DNA: speed and agility, teamwork, continuous learning and customer centricity. You'll be someone who takes ownership, embraces new challenges and is always looking for ways to make things better.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.