People & Operations Specialist - HR, Payroll & Admin

Tennial Personnel Ltd; Risby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave and bank holidays

Company pension

Annual bonus

On-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Tennial Personnel Ltd is recruiting for a highly organised People & Operations Coordinator to join our client’s team in Risby, near Bury St Edmunds on a permanent basis.

This varied role combines business administration, HR support, payroll coordination and executive assistance within a growing manufacturing environment. Working closely with senior management, you will help improve systems, streamline processes and support day-to-day running of the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in business administration, HR administration or operations support.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong IT skills across multiple digital systems, especially Microsoft 365.
• Experience with payroll coordination or employee records is advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and organisational support to the Managing Director and Leadership Team.
• Coordinating meetings, managing diaries, preparing reports and presentations, and tracking outstanding actions.
• Supporting internal communications, company meetings and employee engagement activities.
• Preparing employment contracts, offer letters and employee correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems, including onboarding, inductions, probation reviews and training records.
• Supporting managers with absence management, return-to-work processes and general HR administration.
• Assisting with recruitment coordination, interview arrangements and candidate administration.
• Preparing and validating payroll information for the external payroll provider, including starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Supporting payroll queries, employee expenses and pension administration.
• Producing reports, spreadsheets and trackers to support business operations and decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate business data and identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiency through technology and automation.
• Coordinating office facilities, maintenance, contractors, supplies and health and safety administration.
• Supporting employee wellbeing initiatives, social events and internal activities.
• Building effective working relationships across office and shop-floor teams to support communication and operational efficiency.

Skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Proactive

Tools

Breathe HR

Job description

Tennial Personnel Ltd is recruiting for a highly organised People & Operations Coordinator to join our client’s team in Risby, near Bury St Edmunds on a permanent basis.

This varied role combines business administration, HR support, payroll coordination and executive assistance within a growing manufacturing environment. Working closely with senior management, you will help improve systems, streamline processes and support day-to-day running of the business.