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The Workforce & Absence Coordinator is responsible for monitoring, analysing and optimising labour utilisation and productivity across production. This role works closely with the Production and HR teams to administer absence processes, provide data and narrative to allow senior managers to undertake planning activities. The successful candidate must be comfortable dealing with a variety of stakeholders at different levels of the business, be good with data and enjoy working in a fast-paced food production environment.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain accurate absence and time & attendance data in our system
Produce daily, weekly and monthly absence, holiday and leaver reports by department
Identify trends, highlight key insights, and support discussions with managers
Ensure time & attendance system is closed off correctly at month‑end for payroll
Work closely with Manufacturing managers on labour gap analysis and support with workforce planning to meet productivity targets
Provide admin support for Manufacturing and HR managers (interviews, investigations, disciplinary/probation reviews), including preparing reports, note‑taking, and drafting outcome letters
Support occupational health referrals and coordinate employee health surveillance appointments
Prepopulate absence certification checks prior to employees shift start
Ensure absence certification checks are completed before payroll cut‑off
Highlight payroll deadlines and escalate any risk of non‑payment to managers
Identify AWOL absence and flag to Manufacturing and HR managers for action
Attend daily operational meetings to keep absence and workforce trackers updated
Arrange and support weekly absence & workforce review meetings
Requirements:
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, graphs, mail merge)
Comfortable with data analysis and presenting insights clearly
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when working with systems and figures
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Proactive, supportive attitude with a willingness to improve processes
Strong communication and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
Previous experience in a busy administrative or HR support role (ideally including reporting or attendance functions)
What we offer:
Competitive pay, including nightshift allowance
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Company pension scheme (T&C applies)
Company private health insurance (T&C applies)
Staff discounts Wage stream, Cycle to work, gym discount
A supportive team environment in a stable and growing business