HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator

• Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Location: South Norfolk (Driving required due to location)
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an HR Coordinator & Administrator to join a local meat processing business. Our client offers a warm friendly team environment where staff are valued. This role offers a comprehensive range of responsibilities including HR, payroll and compliance support across the company. It is ideal for an organised, discreet, and proactive individual with a solid background in HR who enjoys a varied, hands-on position supporting both people and business processes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day HR queries, providing clear and practical advice and escalating complex issues as required.
• Support disciplinary, grievance, absence, and return-to-work processes, ensuring documentation and timelines are managed accurately.
• Coordinate recruitment activities including interviews, background checks, and agency liaison.
• Manage new starter processes, onboarding, and inductions.
• Conduct exit interviews and collate feedback to support retention and engagement initiatives.
• Track probation periods, appraisals, and performance review administration.
• Assist with employee engagement surveys and people initiatives.
• Review, update, and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with legislative changes and best practice.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records at all times.
• Coordinate and monitor training activities, including specific training and manager scheduling.
• Organise health surveillance testing and support audit requirements.
• Maintain HR data accuracy and produce HR KPIs and reports.
• Support compliance monitoring across HR and operational requirements.
• Prepare and process weekly payroll, including checking hours, absences, and agency timesheets.
• Administer pension processes and liaise with external providers.
• Support bank reconciliations and input invoices into finance systems.
• Provide general administrative support to management and operational teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an HR, payroll, or administrative role.
• Sound working knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems.
• CIPD Level 3 (or willingness to work towards) is desirable.

Please apply online or contact Maxine or Andrea at Reed HR Norwich.