People Administrator

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All Locations
Leicester
All Departments
People
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Normal Working Days:
Monday - Friday
Normal Start & Finish Time:
8:30 to 17:00

About The Role

As a People Administrator, you will play a key role in delivering flexible, high‑quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. This includes being the first point of contact for People queries, ensuring our systems and data are accurate, and producing key People metrics to support decision‑making.

You will help drive our People plans, support a values‑led culture, and ensure that everything we do keeps colleagues at the heart of the agenda. This role is a fulltime onsite role. 
 
  • Provide efficient administrative support across the full employee lifecycle
  • Act as the first point of contact for People queries, offering clear and timely guidance
  • Maintain accurate People data, systems and records
  • Support recruitment processes, onboarding, contracts, and leaver administration
  • Assist with People projects, engagement activities and internal communications
  • Help coordinate audits, ensuring People information is compliant and up‑to‑date
  • Produce People metrics and reports to support decision‑making
 About You 

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Great communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues at all levels
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
  • Awareness of HR processes, data protection (GDPR) and People best practice
  • Level 2 Business Administration or similar
  • Experience within HR/People administration or the food/manufacturing sector is a bonus
 What We Offer  

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

  • Company pension scheme
  • Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Experience annual pay reviews
  • Profit related pay
  • Opportunity for extended leave
  • Free on-site parking
  • Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.  

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.  

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.   

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!  

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. 
 

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. 

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