Who are we, and what do we do? You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales. A little about Brackley Site : Our advanced manufacturing site in Brackley, is one of our main processing facilities with over 700 talented people helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods. We’ve recently invested £11 million in advanced technology and colleague amenities, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK. About the Role: Are you passionate about People? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience working within a manufacturing/production administrative environment? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced growing operation? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our approach to HRSS across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated HR Service Administrator to join our HRSS Team, based at our Brackley site. The role is office based but there may be a requirement for you to go within the factory environment. Working hours are Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17.00. What will you be doing as a HR Service Administrator at Avara? As a HR Service Administrator, you will provide a comprehensive administrative and support service to the Site HR functions and acting as the first point of contact for all Shared Service queries. What will your key responsibilities as HR Service Administrator include? Data entry tasks relating to the maintenance of employee records. Provisions of employee communications and data management associated with payroll and benefits. Create contracts & new starter packs and general letters Sending reference request and creation of letters Adhering to strict service level agreements What you’ll need to be successful: IT literate Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and work effectively within a team Experience of working within a manufacturing or fast paced organisation in an administrative or Payroll role Knowledge of computerized HR Systems (desirable) Knowledge of Time and Attendance Systems (desirable) Knowledge of Payroll Systems (desirable) It is essential that you have previous experience in a fast-paced administrative role and be highly PC literate in Microsoft Packages such as Word, Excel and Visio, including mail merges, table creation and basic formatting. Skills and Abilities Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels and work effectively within a team, A relentless drive to improve performance and deliver outstanding results through new, innovative and more effective ways of working. Up to date experience and confident in usage of Microsoft Office and HR packages Methodical with an attention to detail whilst working at pace Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external contacts Ability to work under own initiative Ability to handle conflict/confrontation effectively Time Management with an ability to identify and focus on priorities in a varied role The benefits of working for Avara Foods: As a HR Service Administrator you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following: Up to £28,000 per annum 31 days holiday allowance Secure contract with long term career development opportunities Straight forward pension contribution of 3% Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices Cycle to work scheme Salaried Advance Finance Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs. Ts & Cs apply What happens after you apply for this role? After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Brackley site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role. If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. INDHP TheAvaraWay Benefits