Job Description

Shift Pattern:

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (we're open to discussing flexibility around core working hours)

Salary:

Competitive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People Assistant to join our evolving People Team as we strive to create innovative, people-focused HR solutions.

The People Assistant will play a fundamental role in administering and supporting our Employee Relations processes, ensuring a positive and supportive environment for all our colleagues.

If you are in the early stages of your HR/People career and are looking for more exposure to a wide case load in a dynamic environment - this could be the ideal role for you.

A bit about us

Cranswick Convenience Foods is one of the largest cooked meats manufacturers in the UK, supplying high quality cooked meats, from standard tiers through to premium, to leading high street retailers.

With a diverse team of over 1,000 colleagues, every day at Cranswick brings unique challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth - there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the People Officer, you will be responsible for:

- Timely monitoring and processing of the absence process including daily administration of the absence line, AWOL process, return to work interviews, self-certifications and fit notes and coordination of absence meeting documentation.

- Providing administration support to the People Officer including minute taking, monitoring the HR inbox and maintaining relevant KPI trackers.

- Completing invitation and outcome letter for disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings.

- Processing and monitoring all aspects of occupational health appointments and welfare calls, including the processing of Nights/FLT medical surveillance forms.

- Assisting in the planning and coordinating of health and wellbeing initiatives across site in line with current absence trends.

- Supporting management teams and colleagues with first line HR advice.

What we need from you

Essential

You will be able to demonstrate

strong administration skills

with the ability to work in

a fast-paced environment

and have a keen

eye for detail

. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with excellent

planning, prioritising and organising skills

. You will show a considerable level of

independence

in day-to-day interactions with management teams and colleagues. You will have experience delivering

first line HR experience

and

knowledge of current employment law

and best practice, which will be demonstrated through

CIPD qualification

or relevant experience. Experience of working

time and attendance and HRIS systems

and

intermediate to advance excel skills

are essential.

Desirable

It would be advantageous if you have experience handling low level ER cases.

What you'll get in return

We offer a fantastic reward package in return, here's a peek at some of our fantastic benefits:

- Discounted ShareSave scheme

- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay with service

- Enhance pension scheme

- Long service awards - vouchers and enhanced holidays with service

- Access to our 'Feed Your Wellbeing' hub offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts, as well as access to health and wellbeing support (including 24h virtual GP)

- Cycle to work scheme

- Opportunity to purchase extra holidays

- Recommend a friend scheme

- DIS benefit

- Access to discounted and exclusive memberships

- On site parking

Interested?

Send us your CV and covering letter to

recruitment.vp@cranswick.co.uk

and let us know what position you're applying for in the subject of the email.

Closing date:

Friday 4th September 2025

(please note that the closing date may be brought forward)

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Barnsley S73 0UN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have a criminal record? (Subject to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
Experience:

Human resources: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

CIPD (preferred)
Work Location: In person