People Advisor (9-month FTC)

Mindful Chef Ltd.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recipe box company in the UK is seeking a proactive People Advisor to support HR operations. You will manage HR systems, ensure compliance, and assist with payroll and employee relations. Ideal candidates are people-oriented, detail-focused, and thrive in a dynamic environment. This position offers competitive compensation, flexibility for remote or hybrid working, and generous perks including health insurance and discounts on products.

Benefits

Flexibility of remote or hybrid working

Vitality health insurance

30 days holiday + bank holidays

50% discount on all products

Free meals and gym access

Qualifications

• A genuine people-person with a passion for operational excellence.
• Confident with HR systems and comfortable working with data.
• Ability to work in a small team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring compliance.
• Draft and issue contracts and HR documentation.
• Support policy updates and ensure alignment with employment law.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Assist with employee relations cases and learning initiatives.

Skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Data and analytics

Proactive attitude

Adaptability

Tools

HR systems

Job description

More Than Just A Job

Our mission is to make healthy eating easy. We supply incredible, mindfully sourced ingredients to empower people to live healthier lives, whilst using our expertise to educate and reduce our environmental impact.

An exciting opportunity to join the UK’s most loved recipe box company. Since starting in 2015 Mindful Chef has proudly delivered missions of nutritious meals nationwide. We’ve earned top spot on Trustpilot rankings making us officially the UK’s #1 rated recipe box and today we’re backed by the biggest food business in the world. This is a rare opportunity to join this close-knit food team driven by bold aspirations.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic People Advisor to support two dynamic brands within our business. This role will focus on delivering excellent HR operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting our people across all aspects of their journey with us. You’ll play a key role in day-to-day HR operations, stakeholder support, payroll administration, and learning & development initiatives, helping to create a seamless employee experience across both brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety, and is passionate about creating a positive workplace culture.

Starting date: January 2026

You are

• A genuine people-person with a passion for operational excellence.
• Demonstrates empathy, discretion, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident with HR systems and comfortable working with data and analytics.
• Can-do attitude, adaptable and flexible in approach.
• Proactive with the ability to use own initiative and anticipate needs.
• Comfortable working in a small team environment with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative ‘muck-in’ attitude, willing to step in and support wherever needed.

You will

• Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and right-to-work requirements.
• Draft and issue contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation.
• Support policy updates and ensure alignment with employment law.
• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, escalating when necessary.
• Provide professional HR support and advice to managers and employees across both brands.
• Assist with employee relations cases (e.g., probation reviews, absence management).
• Support planning and delivery of learning & development programmes and initiatives.
• Monitor and track PDPs (Personal Development Plans) and training completion.
• Prepare and process accurate monthly payroll inputs, liaising with our outsourced payroll provider.
• Maintain records for pay, pensions, benefits, and respond to payroll-related employee queries.

Why us?

• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
• Flexibility of remote (UK) or hybrid working from our office based in Wandsworth.
• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies.
• Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).
• Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.