People Administrator; Maternity Cover

People Administrator Maternity Cover

Greenford, London. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting our exceptional workforce and driving positive cultural evolution.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply your problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, and communication skills to ensure a remarkable employee experience. From handling data to supporting the full spectrum of People practice, you’ll leverage your abilities to streamline processes and identify areas for continuous improvement. The People team takes the lead on the continuing evolution of the company’s culture and employer brand.

Reporting to the Head of People in a team of 4 serving a colleague population of 230. We aim for the duration of this cover to be from February 2026 – July 2026.

• ✔️ Have previous administration experience or experience within a People/HR department, ideally including exposure to payroll process, with a good head for numbers
• ✔️ Possess exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, enabling effective collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders. We want someone who is comfortable to speak to a wide range of people, as that is a key part of the role
• ✔️ Have a self‑driven, proactive mindset, coupled with a talent for multitasking and remaining composed under pressure. We’re on a mission to be efficient, so spotting how to improve aspects of this role and be able to work out solutions for issues is going to help you do well here
• ✔️ Have a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service and fostering positive employee experiences
• ✔️ Hold a firm commitment to confidentiality, data protection, and regulatory compliance

• 👎 Are daunted by the idea of autonomy. You will be given freedom when doing your work, so we want everyone in the team to hold themselves accountable for delivering great results
• 👎 Aren’t a self‑starter. We’ll always be here to give direction and support but we love to see how you tackle things with your own thinking first!
• 👎 Struggle with multitasking and remaining calm in a busy department. You will need to prioritise, reprioritise, and juggle multiple tasks at once in this role

• Maintain an unwavering commitment to data confidentiality and regulatory compliance, upholding the highest ethical standards.
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and drive implementation, showcasing your commitment to continuous growth and optimization.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.
• Support accurate and timely payroll processing, ensuring exceptional service delivery for each pay cycle.
• Leverage your exceptional communication skills to liaise with managers, peers, and colleagues, fostering a collaborative and data‑driven approach.
• Analyse and interpret data, and propose innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle alongside 2 Business Partners.
• Support Business Partners in employee relations casework (administration), payroll, recruitment and internal communication.

This is a lovely opportunity to join a business with an impressive set of accreditations, from B Corp status, Sunday Times Best Place to Work and Silver standard Investors in People. We are a diverse team with a shared set of professional goals and social values that drive a hugely satisfying working experience. Belazu has been a pioneer of supplying high quality, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Ingredients within the UK’s Food service for over 30 years.

We are an innovative leader in our field, with an energetic and high‑performing working culture. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next 5 years and take great pride in the values that form the spine of our business.

• 30 days annual plus 3 public holidays per annum
• Auto‑Enrolment Pension, plus an enhanced pension option
• Learning and development opportunities for everyone in the business
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits portal with retail discounts, GP service and financial support tools
• Volunteer days
• Programme of social and team events
• Free parking on site
• Up to 40% discount on company products
• Long service awards
• Subsidised canteen

• 40 hrs/wk i.e. 8am‑4.30pm Mon‑Fri (start and finish times flexible) 2 days per week WFH hybrid working model.
• Probationary period 3 months