Contractor Coordinator

Harrods; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrods seeks a Contractor Coordinator for its Talent Acquisition team. The role focuses on managing contractor processes, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and IR35. The successful candidate will maintain data integrity, build stakeholder relationships, and become a Workday superuser. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexible working

22 days’ holiday

Birthday off

Up to 33% in-store discount

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contracts and producing reports related to contractor headcount.
• Solid understanding of IR35 regulations and UK legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contractor process ensuring compliance.
• Act as the go-to expert for IR35 compliance and self-employed contractors.
• Ensure data handling aligns with GDPR and internal standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Organisational Skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

Contractor Coordinator

We’re seeking a Contractor Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition team at Harrods. In this role, you’ll ensure a seamless, compliant onboarding and offboarding experience for contractors across the business.

About the Role
As a Contractor Coordinator, you will support multiple departments by managing the end-to-end contractor process. This includes creating and maintaining contracts in line with current UK legislation, including IR35. Your work will be key in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience for both contractors and internal stakeholders. You’ll also ensure accurate data management and act as a central point of contact for all contractor lifecycle activities.

Key responsibilities include:
• Reviewing project requirements and statements of work to confirm business needs and determine the appropriate type of engagement
• Acting as the go-to expert for IR35 compliance and the management of self-employed contractors
• Ensuring data is handled in accordance with GDPR and Harrods’ internal standards
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across Legal, Procurement, HR, Finance, and Hiring Managers
• Becoming a Workday superuser—ensuring efficient use of the system and providing support to colleagues as needed

About You
You’ll bring experience in managing contracts and producing reports related to contractor headcount. A solid understanding of IR35 regulations and a proactive approach to keeping current with UK legislation is essential.

You will also have:
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage ad hoc requests effectively

About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods

Additional Information:

Time Type:

Permanent

Department:

Talent Acquisition (Paula Fox)