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HR & Training Assistant

Kepak Group


Job Location:

York - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Kepak Foods Division

Kepak Foods Division have developed a portfolio of brands that are successful in the chilled convenience ambient and frozen meat categories in the UK Ireland and chosen European markets for both Retail and Foodservice Customers. We have 5 Manufacturing Sites supported by shared services with 1000 people supporting our vision to become a transformed future proofed profitable 0.5bn Food Business by 2030.

Were looking for an enthusiastic HR & Training Administrator to join our team in York and play a key role in delivering an exceptional employee experience from recruitment and onboarding through to training development and day-to-day HR support.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your HR career while making a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What Youll Be Doing

As our HR & Training Administrator youll provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support across both HR and Learning & Development activities ensuring our people processes run smoothly efficiently and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Operational Excellence

  • Provide HR administration including contracts records system updates and reporting.
  • Maintain accurate HR and training records ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
  • Coordinate mandatory training including Health & Safety Food Safety and compliance programmes.

Drive Continuous Improvement

  • Support improvements to HR and training processes.
  • Assist with people initiatives engagement activities and development programmes.
  • Provide accurate people data and reporting to support business decisions.

Champion Learning & Development

  • Coordinate training activities to support colleague development and operational excellence.
  • Partner with managers to ensure employees are trained competent and successful in their roles.

Be a Collaborative Team Player

  • Work closely with HR Operations and managers to deliver a positive colleague experience.
  • Support recruitment onboarding inductions and training schedules.
  • Build strong relationships as a visible approachable point of contact across the site.



Requirements
  • 1 year experience in HR administration training coordination or similar operational HR role (manufacturing experience advantageous).
  • A HR L&D or equivalent third level qualification - a CIPD qualification would be beneficial but not essential
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced shiftbased environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
  • Confident with IT systems (HRIS LMS MS Office).
  • Understanding of GDPR and HR compliance requirements.


Benefits

What can we offer you

  • Company Pension
  • Further Education support
  • Dedicated L&D Team
  • Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income meaning you pay less tax!
  • Long Service Awards - We recognise acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
  • BUPA Cash plan free of charge

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Required Experience:

Junior IC


About Company

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Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers with 12 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. Sustainability and animal welfare keep us grounded in the presence of nature and our communi ... View more

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