Junior People Specialist

People Specialist



About the Role

As a Junior People Specialist at HelloFresh, you''ll play a key role in supporting our employees and managers, ensuring smooth and efficient People Operations across the site. You''ll be involved in a variety of HR activities, including employee administration, payroll preparation, time and attendance management, and HR data maintenance.

Working closely with the wider People team and operational leaders, you''ll help resolve day-to-day HR queries, improve existing processes and support initiatives that enhance the employee experience. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop your HR skills and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.

• Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager queries relating to HR, payroll, time and attendance.
• Prepare HR documentation, including employment contracts, letters, certificates and termination documents.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Workday and support HR reporting and data quality.
• Support payroll preparation, investigate discrepancies and ensure timely updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, performance and talent development programmes.
• Collaborate with People teams and operational stakeholders on HR projects and day-to-day activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment procedures and confidentiality requirements.

• Previous experience in HR administration or People Operations, ideally in a fast-paced operational environment.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification, or a degree in HR or a related field, is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with employee data and documentation.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Workday or other HR systems is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and approachable attitude.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to work independently while supporting the wider team.
• A commitment to confidentiality, continuous improvement and providing a positive employee experience.

We''re looking for someone who embodies the HelloFresh DNA: speed and agility, teamwork, continuous learning and customer centricity. You''ll be someone who takes ownership, embraces new challenges and is always looking for ways to make things better.

If you''re passionate about people, enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking to grow your HR career, we''d love to hear from you!

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