Job Description

We are looking for a HR Administrator to join the Frontier team, based at Witham St Hughs on a full-time, permanent basis. We are open to hybrid options for this role, with the right candidate working 2 days from home and 3 days on site.

The HR Administrator will work closely with the HR Administration team to ensure effective and efficient management of day-to-day HR processes.

In addition to this the HR Administrator will be required to provide a professional, engaging and people focused service to our stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress in a supportive environment and have a career within HR.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)
• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
• The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women’s network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and managing time effectively
• Strong communication and follow-up abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail are crucial
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Goal-oriented and committed to achieving results
• Highly proactive, with strong planning, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Dependable, trustworthy, and discreet, maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or another HR system is an advantage

Your Role

As a HR Administrator your role will involve:

• Overseeing the HR ticket system, ensuring a customer-first approach at all times
• Administration and resolving all tickets related to employee leavers and amendments.
• Monitor the probation process
• Administering and maintaining the TELUS system
• Coordinating and managing employment reference requests for new hires
• Ensuring accurate and timely compliance with the Working Time Directive (WTD)
• Processing all onboarding documentation for new employees
• Support the Talent Acquisition Team with monitoring interviews
• Supporting with the distribution of standard offer letters and contracts
• Providing cover for the HR Administration team
• Working with highly confidential information in line with legal requirements, policies, and processes as a core member of the HR team
• Acting as a first point of contact within the team for internal and external queries and escalating these as necessary.

Training Opportunities

There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to complete further training and development including an apprenticeship.

About Us

Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion.

With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Customer First and Expertise – or ‘ICE’. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.

Additional Information

About Us

Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion. With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Customer First and Expertise – or ‘ICE’. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.