People & Performance Coordinator

George Weston Foods; Burton in Lonsdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK seeks a proactive People & Performance Coordinator to support HR operations. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, and employee experience while ensuring data integrity. Ideal candidates have experience in a commercial environment and excellent communication skills. This role offers great opportunities for career development within a dynamic team focused on a purpose-driven culture.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• High enthusiasm, drive, and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• End to end recruitment support for new employees.
• Manage onboarding process and documentation.
• Coordinate contracts and oversee people administration.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement and influencing

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proactive attitude

Organisational skills

Education

Qualifications in HR

Job description

Are you proactive, organised, and ready to grow your career in HR? Reporting to the People & Performance Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

About us:

Tip TopBakeries, part ofGeorge Weston Foods (GWF), is one of New Zealand’s most iconic bakery brands. We proudly nourish Kiwi families with products they know and love – from TipTop and Ploughman’s Bakery to Big Ben and Dad’s Pies. GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites.

About the Role:

As our People & Performance Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting our dynamic P&P and HSE teams. From recruitment and onboarding to employee experience and data integrity, you’ll be at the heart of our people operations. You’ll manage employment documentation, coordinate contracts, and ensure smooth processes for new starters and leavers. You’ll lead our Reward & Recognition programme, designed to celebrate Everyday Moments of Goodness that make our culture special. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to broader P&P projects and gain hands-on experience with exciting initiatives, including the rollout of a new HRIS.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your HR career, make a real impact, and grow alongside a supportive and passionate team.

Key responsibilitiesinclude:

• End to end recruitment support
• Onboarding
• Reporting
• Purchase orders
• People administration, including variations and contract generation
• Some IR and ER support

About You:

You may be a superstar business graduate, a People Leader or an existing HR Coordinator hungry to join or grow in the exciting world of FMCG. Ideally you will have:

• Previous experience in a commercial or manufacturing environment
  
• Effective written and verbal communicationskills
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Proactive with a high level of enthusiasm,drive and curiosity
• Highly organised with the ability toprioritise
• Preferred - qualifications in HR

Why us:

• Fantastic opportunity to enter the FMCG marketin a company with great brands
• Supportive and dynamic team environment
• Opportunities to develop & grow your career

Ready to Rise with Us?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of one of New Zealand’s most iconic brands, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now

and bring your passion for food,people, and performance to Tip Top!

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening tests which include a criminal record check and drug and alcohol testing.

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

So, we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to *************@gwf.com.au