People (HR) Assistant

About the role

The People (HR) Assistant will support the day‑to‑day operations of the HR department at our Bridgwater site, acting as the first point of contact for foundation‑level HR queries and ensuring smooth HR processes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first‑line HR support to site colleagues and managers, handling queries and offering expertise.
• Maintain accurate payroll administration and ensure timely payments.
• Keep HR records, files and spreadsheets compliant with data protection legislation.
• Conduct weekly HR audit checks and support recruitment activities as needed.
• Advise line management on absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Develop proactive communications and build relationships with unions, agencies and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced People environment, preferably with logistics exposure.
• Proactive, positive attitude with strong customer focus.
• Comfort working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience advising colleagues and managers on basic HR queries.

Required skills

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.
• 15% discount in Morrisons stores plus a 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
• Subsidised staff canteen, free parking and a competitive pension scheme.
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits, including Aviva Digital GP and Vita Health support.
• Family‑friendly policies such as 26 weeks maternity/adoption leave, neonatal and fertility leave.