Cranswick Fresh Poultry is hiring at our state-of-the-art processing site, with great facilities, in Eye, Suffolk.
Due to production expansion an opportunity has arisen for a motivated, organised HR Administrator to join our busy HR team on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. This role is Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with some flexibility required.
Job requirements of the role:
- Handle administration and general queries covering all stages of the employee lifecycle
- Manage the time and attendance system and resolving anomalies for weekly payroll
- Manage starter and leaver processes; including contract issuing, ensuring completion of key documents and adding and processing individuals’ information on our HR systems and trackers
- Ensure absence management processes are followed effectively
- Being part of site initiatives to improve employee engagement and communication
- Support the HR Advisors as when required
What you will need:
- To be able to prioritise and manage a range of HR administration duties
- To be a great team player, supporting the other members of the HR team to provide an efficient and proactive HR service
- To be a confident communicator with a friendly approach
- Be competent on working on computers using all Microsoft programmes
- Have great attention to detail and the ability to work professionally and maintain confidentiality and discretion as part of your day-to-day activities
- Ideally, you will have some previous HR or Payroll experience
Pay and benefits:
- Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions with additional company contributions if you choose to add more
- Access to our Feed Your Wellbeing hub, with retail discounts and a range of other perks
- Share of the profits with our discounted share scheme
- Optional cycle to work scheme and holiday purchase schemes
- Death in service insurance
Closing Date: 20 th of December 2026 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward)
Internal applicants must make their line manager aware before applying
HR administrator - FTC 6 months in Eye employer: Cranswick
Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) is an exceptional employer that prioritises its people, offering a supportive work culture where employees are valued as the heart of the business. With flexible day and night shift options, comprehensive training for all roles, and benefits such as staff discounts and company shares, we foster an environment that encourages personal growth and teamwork. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating authentically made British food while enjoying a rewarding career in a thriving industry.
