Sofina Foods Europe
Human Resources Administrator - 6 Month FTC
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Human Resources Administrator - 6 Month FTC
HR Administrator – Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)
About the Role
Provide comprehensive HR administration and support to the site, ensuring efficient people processes, accurate records, and a positive employee experience, while contributing to the Sofina people agenda.
The Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, providing comprehensive administrative support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working closely with managers and employees across the site, you will play a key role in:
- Maintaining accurate HR records
- Supporting the employee lifecycle
- Coordinating engagement initiatives
- Ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently and compliantly
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build HR experience within a supportive and collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the administration of the employee lifecycle, including:
- Starters, leavers
- Contracts, inductions
- Probation reviews
- Exit processes
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR and company policies
- Prepare contracts, letters, and documentation relating to employment changes
- Coordinate family leave administration, including:
- Maternity, paternity
- Adoption, shared parental leave
- Produce HR reports and weekly KPI data to support business decision-making
- Provide first-line HR support:
- Respond to queries
- Direct colleagues as appropriate
- Support employee engagement activities and wider HR initiatives across the site
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team for smooth departmental operations
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The Ideal Candidate
Key Behavioural Competencies
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused, with a proactive and professional approach
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Self-motivated, confident to work independently
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information
Preferred Experience
- 2–3 years’ administration experience, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing
- Previous experience supporting HR processes or working within an HR team
- Experience maintaining confidential employee records and HR systems
- CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards) is desirable
Why Sofina Foods?
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Additional Benefits
- Competitive rates
- Online Benefits Hub
- Canteen
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company—it’s a place to build your future.
- A team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe
- Passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood worldwide
- Innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction shape everything we do
- Opportunity to grow skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced global products
- Vision: To become the most successful food company in the world
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender identity
- Marriage/civil partnership status
- Pregnancy or maternity
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
Schedule & Location
- Working hours: Monday to Friday
- Location: Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
- Working pattern: Full-time
Company: Sofina Foods | Location Code: GB
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