HR and Training Administrator

at  Proper Cornish

Attention all HR and Training enthusiasts! We are looking for someone to cover the Maternity leave of a member of our HR Team for the next 6-9 months. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible on circa 22.5 hours a week, with flexibility around days and start and finish times. The salary on offer is circa £24k – £26k per annum FTE depending on relevant experience.
Proper Cornish have been making authentic Cornish Pasties since 1988. They are ‘made proper to taste proper’, and each has the authentic Cornish handmade crimp. Through our Company Values of ‘Customer First’, ‘Honesty’, ‘Quality’, ‘Friendliness’ and ‘Passion’, and our 240 colleagues, we take pride in making the world a better place every day by filling it with delicious pasties and other pastry delights.
Your mission
This role would suit an organised, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable with administrative and HR responsibilities, is tech-savvy with LMS/HRIS systems, and would enjoy supporting our colleagues’ training and development needs. Reporting to the HR Manager and Training Officer you’ll be pivotal in the success of the HR Team, one that is on an exciting journey of change and development. If you are the sort of person that cares deeply about improving the lives of a workforce every day, and you want to do that in an exciting business with a great HR team, this role could be perfect for you, if you are confident with the below tasks;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A background and interest in Human Resources, Business Administration, or training is essential
• Prior experience in HR administration or a similar role is highly beneficial, ideally 1–2 years in an HR or training support capacity
• Familiarity with GDPR, employment law, and best practice in HR and data privacy would be beneficial
• Familiarity with LMS platforms (such as Papaya or similar) would be beneficial
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook, Sharepoint and Teams) and experience with HRIS and/or LMS platforms for data entry, reporting, and document management is essential
• Attention to detail with a focus on maintaining accurate records, especially when dealing with sensitive HR information

SOFT SKILLS AND PERSONAL TRAITS

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A service-oriented mindset to support departmental needs and contribute to a positive team experience
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and maintain confidentiality
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to new tasks or changing priorities

Please refer the Job description for details