Attention all HR and Training enthusiasts! We are looking for someone to cover the Maternity leave of a member of our HR Team for the next 6-9 months. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible on circa 22.5 hours a week, with flexibility around days and start and finish times. The salary on offer is circa £24k – £26k per annum FTE depending on relevant experience.

Proper Cornish have been making authentic Cornish Pasties since 1988. They are ‘made proper to taste proper’, and each has the authentic Cornish handmade crimp. Through our Company Values of ‘Customer First’, ‘Honesty’, ‘Quality’, ‘Friendliness’ and ‘Passion’, and our 240 colleagues, we take pride in making the world a better place every day by filling it with delicious pasties and other pastry delights.

Your mission

This role would suit an organised, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable with administrative and HR responsibilities, is tech-savvy with LMS/HRIS systems, and would enjoy supporting our colleagues’ training and development needs. Reporting to the HR Manager and Training Officer you’ll be pivotal in the success of the HR Team, one that is on an exciting journey of change and development. 

With the launch of our new Learning Management System (LMS) on the horizon, (PAPAYA), this is an exciting opportunity for a proactive Training Administrator to play a key role in supporting and implementing its successful rollout!

If you are the sort of person that cares deeply about improving the lives of a workforce every day, and you want to do that in an exciting business with a great HR team, this role could be perfect for you, if you are confident with the below tasks;

HR Administration

• Maintain HR records in compliance with GDPR and other employment laws
• Oversee document transfer between the Production, HR, and Training departments
• Scan, file, and organize both physical and electronic HR and Training documentation
• Manage employment reference checks
• Send pre-employment health questionnaires and follow up as needed

Training Administration

• Assist with training administration and updating the LMS
• Monitor expiration dates for employee qualifications
• Book external training sessions as needed
• Arrange rooms, resources, and logistics for internal training sessions
• Send training invitations and prepare necessary training materials
• Record attendance, register results, and confirm participation in training
• Distribute feedback forms and track responses
• Provide eLearning codes for food safety to new starters and coordinate refresher courses
• Send and collect certificates from trainees

• Enter data and upload documents into our brand new LMS (Papaya)
• Assist in getting the LMS up-to-date with current training materials

• Support the HR/Training team with ad-hoc administrative tasks

Your skills

Qualifications and Experience

• A background and interest in Human Resources, Business Administration, or training is essential

• Prior experience in HR administration or a similar role is highly beneficial, ideally 1–2 years in an HR or training support capacity
• Familiarity with GDPR, employment law, and best practice in HR and data privacy would be beneficial
• Familiarity with LMS platforms (such as Papaya or similar) would be beneficial
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook, Sharepoint and Teams) and experience with HRIS and/or LMS platforms for data entry, reporting, and document management is essential

• Attention to detail with a focus on maintaining accurate records, especially when dealing with sensitive HR information

Soft Skills and Personal Traits

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A service-oriented mindset to support departmental needs and contribute to a positive team experience
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and maintain confidentiality
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to new tasks or changing priorities

Extras!

At our company, we are committed to your growth and development. We offer a comprehensive training and development program and have a strong track record of promoting talent from within the business. Your career progression really matters to us. But that's not all! In addition to working alongside an amazing team of individuals, you will also be part of a company that has achieved a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award. Your well-being is essential to us, and we are dedicated to supporting a healthy and happy workforce.

Join our team and be part of an exciting journey in a friendly and rapidly growing company! Apply now and unlock your potential with us. We are an equal opportunity employer.

You can peruse our careers page for information on what it’s like at Proper Cornish, but here are a few of our Proper Perks to whet your appetite!

Proper Perks!

• Free use of spa and golf facilities in St Austell
• Employee Assistance Programme (24 / 7 free and confidential helpline)
• Company funded Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service Plan
• Free pasties and other pastries every day
• Free fruit and drinks every day
• Subsidised canteen
• Monthly colleague treats
• Quarterly Staff BBQs
• Christmas goodies and celebrations
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Employment anniversary cash awards
• £500 colleague referral bonuses
• Huge discounts on boxes of pasties, pastries, cakes and tarts!
• Great Company Communication (Monthly Newsletter, Suggestion Boxes, Colleague Comms Team etc)