Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for an outstanding People & Culture Administrator to join our Head Office in Kings Hill, Kent,  on a 12 month fixed-term contract

In this role, you will work closely with the Director of People & Culture (European remit) and other Heads of People & Culture across the organisation. You will play a pivotal role in supporting a range of exciting People & Culture projects and initiatives, directly contributing to shaping a positive and impactful employee experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working on projects that directly impact our employees.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist senior leadership with executing initiatives and ensuring smooth project delivery.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of HR data, following company policies.
• Support the rollout of new People & Culture systems and processes.
• Organise and facilitate meetings within the European People & Culture team and wider business.
• Gather and analyse data to support informed decision-making within People & Culture.
• Develop presentations, reports, and other materials for internal stakeholders.
• Assist managers and employees with People & Culture inquiries.
• Develop strong connections across the People & Culture team and broader organisation.
• Ensure clear and timely communication of People & Culture policies, procedures, and initiatives.

Requirements

• A strong background in administration
• Previous experience working within a People & Culture or HR team
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently on a variety of tasks
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new systems.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• State of the art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
• Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.
• Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.