HR Administrator (People Initiatives), Premier Forest, Newport, South Wales

Premier Forest Products is one of the UK’s leading timber importers, processors and distributors. With over 20 sites nationwide and a workforce of 600+ employees, we have experienced significant growth in recent years through acquisitions and continued business expansion. We are now looking to expand our HR team by appointing a part‑time HR Administrator to support our growing and evolving HR function. This role will play a key part in supporting people development, wellbeing and early careers initiatives across the business.

What you will be doing:

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, managing programmes, and coordinating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will support several key people‑focused initiatives, helping ensure they are well organised, compliant and deliver a positive experience for employees and participants. Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting and administering the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wider wellbeing initiatives.
• Coordinating and supporting the Company’s Mental Health First Aiders, including maintaining records and supporting ongoing engagement.
• Supporting Learning & Development, including working with managers to identify training and development needs, helping to coordinate and support training plans for employees, arranging training courses, liaising with providers, and maintaining accurate training records.
• Developing, managing and coordinating the Company’s Apprenticeship Programme, including liaising with colleges and training providers, attending apprenticeship recruitment events/arranging management attendance, and supporting enrolments, inductions and ongoing administration.
• Assisting with the management of the Company’s Corporate Parenting Programme, including coordination with councils, services, programme participants and internal managers.
• Supporting the ROTL (Release on Temporary Licence) programme, coordinating with relevant prison personnel, programme participants and line managers.
• Providing support for new Company initiatives as they are developed and implemented.
• Assisting the Company Secretary / Director with the administration of company benefits, including company vehicles, equipment and other associated benefits.
• Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who brings strong organisation skills, empathy, and confidence working with multiple stakeholders. You are likely to have:

• Previous experience in an HR, people, learning & development, wellbeing or coordination role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple programmes simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with external bodies such as colleges, councils and service providers.
• Someone who is proactive and able to help develop, improve processes as responsibilities evolve and new initiatives are introduced.
• A professional, empathetic and discreet approach when dealing with sensitive matters.
• Good IT skills and confidence maintaining accurate records and systems.
• Experience using HR systems, ideally Staffology HR / IRIS (highly desirable).
• A genuine interest in people development, wellbeing and social impact initiatives.
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be desirable but is not essential.

What we can offer:

• 25 hours per week, worked over 5 days (Monday to Friday). We have some flexibility around how these hours are worked across these days.
• Access to a leading Health & Wellbeing programme.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Onsite free parking.
• Other benefits, including salary will be discussed further during the application and interview process.

Other information:

There will be two stages of interview for this role: the first will be held via Microsoft Teams, followed by a second‑stage, in‑person interview at our Head Office in Newport. The first‑stage interviews are expected to take place next week. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role at this time. Recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to make speculative approaches for this role.

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