Kepak Group

HR & Training Assistant

Kepak Group  •  York, GB (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job 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.

We're 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 You'll Be Doing

As our HR & Training Administrator, you'll 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 fast‑paced, shift‑based 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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Kepak Group

About Kepak Group

Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors, employing over 4,500 people. Kepak has 14 manufacturing facilities throughout Ireland and the UK with sales offices in Europe, the US, Asia and Africa. The group processes and markets a broad range of fresh and value added meat products serving the international foodservice and retail markets.

Innovation and quality is the lifeblood of Kepak Group’s business ethos. Kepak continuously invest in consumer insight and innovation through research and development. As a founding member of Origin Green, the group has a strong reputation for sustainable food production and farming practices. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, Crafty Chef and John Stone.

At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equaled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people. As a family-owned company, our culture is open and welcoming.

For more information, please visit www.kepak.com

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Dublin, IE
Year Founded
1981
Website
kepak.com
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