At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.

To support the smooth running of HR operations by delivering accurate administrative support across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to off boarding. To contribute to a positive employee experience through efficient processes, attention to detail, and excellent customer service.

• Provide administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, and leavers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR systems, and personnel files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements.
• Prepare HR documentation, including contracts of employment, offer letters, amendment letters, and other employee correspondence.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing timely and professional support to employees and managers.
• Assist with payroll administration by preparing and submitting employee information, changes, and supporting documentation within agreed timescales.
• Support the administration of HR policies, procedures, and people processes, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational requirements.
• Produce reports, letters, and management information as required, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR function to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Office-based 3 days, 2 days working from home.

Some occasional travel may be required for training or multi-site support

• Proven experience in similar role
• Proficient in HR systems.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities

Desirable

• CIPD qualification (or working towards).
• HR Systems Experience

• 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Matched pension scheme 
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Canteen accessibility
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount