Job Description

HR Assistant (Full-Time or Part-Time, Monday to Friday)

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join our small, friendly HR Team at TMI Foods, Northampton. This is a brilliant opportunity for:

Someone looking to start a career in HR (admin experience required), or Someone with basic HR knowledge who wants to gain more exposure, or An experienced administrator looking for a part-time role with HR exposure

The Company

TMI Foods is a UK-based food manufacturing company specialising in cooked bacon, sausages, and other meat products, supplying major retailers and foodservice providers across the UK and Europe.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether on the factory floor or in support roles, we work together in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where every role counts. We value teamwork, commitment, and a willingness to learn, and we offer real opportunities for growth and development within the business.

Role Responsibilities

You'll work closely with the HR Manager (and Senior HR Manager) on a wide variety of tasks, including:

Recruitment admin, onboarding, and right-to-work checks Note-taking in meetings / typing up minutes Employee relation cases (e.g. Investigation, disciplinaries, absence reviews) HR systems maintenance (including holidays, absences, access cards) Maintaining the training platform and co-ordination of training (QMS, Food Safety, HACCP) Payroll processing for weekly paid employees Health & safety admin (PPE, lockers, First Aid administration, Fire Marshalls) General HR admin & reception cover Supporting staff wellbeing initiatives & employee engagement initiatives Handling confidential information with care
You'll gain exposure across

HR, payroll, health & safety and reception

- no two days are the same

Full job description available upon request.

The ideal candidate

Essential

At least 1 year of office-based admin experience Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) Confident communicator with good attention to detail Good level of English - both written and spoken Able to work on-site and start at 8:00am Highly organisation skills and able to multi-task Ability to remain confidential, discrete and professional at all times Excellent customer service skills

Desirable

Any experience in HR, payroll, recruitment or reception CIPD Level 3 or interest in completing it Experience using Sage or time & attendance systems Experience in a manufacturing, factory or fast-paced setting

What we offer:

CIPD Level 3 apprenticeship (if desired) 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 28,000 - 30,000 per annum (pro-rata's for part-time) - Monthly paid On-site free parking Company pension Staff referral scheme Great team culture with career development potential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have at least 1 year of experience in office-based administration? Can you reliably get to Lodge Farm Industrial Estate for an 8:00am start, Monday to Friday? Which working pattern are you applying for? Full time (8am-5pm , 1 hour unpaid lunch break) or Part time (8am-2:30pm, 30 minutes unpaid lunch break) or Either Do you have any experience in HR, payroll or recruitment? (Not essential) Are you interested in studying for a CIPD Level 3? Do you have the right to work in the UK (without sponsorship)?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person