Job Description

Knottingley Head Office

Role description



The purpose of the role is to provide professional and complex support to the HR team (People Services) on a day-to-day basis, including support with transactional activities and documentation relating to the full employee lifecycle.



As part of the People Services team, you will participate in processes and initiatives which support continuous improvement of the service the team delivers to the ever-evolving business needs.

Responsibilities:

Assist the People Services team with daily and ad-hoc administration tasks.

Ensure all processes are followed and relevant administration tasks complete and compliant.

Coordinate recruitment campaigns and assessment days and manage recruitment records.

Organise new starter administration including new starter packs, references, required forms, schedule and support inductions and complete compliance checks on received documents before uploading in the system.

Assist with disciplinary & grievance documentation.

Carry out internal audits and resolve non-compliances.

Run regular reports from the HR systems and distribute them to relevant recipients.

Required skills / qualifications:

Experience as an HR Administrator or Advisor in a demanding environment.

Sound knowledge of HR processes, best practice & compliance regulations.

Ability to build relationships and communicate with all levels of the organisation.

Excellent organisational skills, time management and diligence in details.

Exposure to HR & payroll systems would be highly beneficial.

Driving licence to be able to support the team at other two plants in Yorkshire.

What we offer

Competitive salary.

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.

Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Friday 8:30am - 4pm with the possibility to work up to three days per week from home, plus 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays.

An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual's aspirations and business opportunities.

Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Private Healthcare via AXA, Occupational Health and Cycle to Work scheme.

Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.



Role Profile available on request.



This role is open to internal and external applicants.



Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.

Closing Date:

Friday 17th October 2025



About Ardagh Group



Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.



Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?

Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?

Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?



Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.



We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.



Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you'll enjoy the journey!



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