HR Adminstrator

HR Administrator

Humdinger, Bromborough CH62 3RD

We’re looking for someone with experience in office-based administration or factory/FMCG administrative roles, who is keen to develop a career in HR. The ideal candidate will be confident, adaptable, and able to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Position type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 

Pay range: £24,000

Breaks: 30 minutes

• Maintain and manage HR Information Systems, ensuring accurate and timely updates for new starters, leavers, personal details, and job information.
• Monitor and record absence-related documentation.
• Prepare and issue employee correspondence as required.
• Compile and input weekly absence KPIs.
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and track follow-up actions.
• Handle incoming and outgoing telephone communications professionally.
• Keep internal communication channels up to date, including notice boards and digital screens.
• File and manage documents.
• Provide support to managers and supervisors.
• Raise and manage purchase orders as needed.
• Assist with agency labour audits and ensure compliance.
• Support the preparation of data and documentation for ethical audits.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of company and ESG events, such as Wellbeing Week, Easter, and Christmas celebrations.
• Administer the company healthcare scheme, ensuring timely updates for new starters, leavers, and address changes, and verifying invoice accuracy.
• Oversee the Cycle to Work scheme, addressing queries and processing applications efficiently.
• Track and log monthly Values Award nominations, collaborate with site management to select winners, and prepare announcements.
• Assist with the coordination and hosting of site visits.

• Administration experience.
• HR experience (not essential).
• Excellent people skills.
• Good organisation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office package experience.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to identify and put into practice improvement ideas.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 desirable.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions).
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.  
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.  
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme  (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Family friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum.
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme.
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts.
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’.
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards.
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships). 
• Engagement with GroceryAid.

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it! 

Situated in Heckington (Sleaford), Sherburn in Elmet and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Join us on a flavourful journey where innovation, quality, and a passion for snacking come together. Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, Humzingers, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinness and Budweiser!   

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to an onsite interview.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.