HR Co-Ordinator

CMD Recruitment; Melksham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CMD Recruitment is seeking an organised HR Coordinator for a well-established manufacturing business in Melksham. This full-time role runs on a six-month fixed-term contract with a structured 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday schedule.

You will support day-to-day HR activities from recruitment and onboarding through to training and HR administration, helping to deliver a professional HR service across the organisation. The position offers valuable exposure to the full employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator or HR Assistant role.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent HR experience).
• Experience coordinating recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Experience supporting training and learning & development activities would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR support to managers and employees across the business.
• Coordinate the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and learning & development activities.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, preparing offer documentation and supporting new starters.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Support the coordination of training and employee development programmes.
• Assist the Head of HR with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide efficient HR administration and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Coordinator (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Melksham, Wiltshire

Salary: £30-£35K DOE

Contract: Full-time | Initial 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Are you an organised and proactive HR professional looking for your next opportunity?

We're recruiting for an experienced HR Coordinator to join a well-established manufacturing business in Melksham on an initial six-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a busy HR team, supporting the full employee lifecycle and helping to deliver a professional, efficient HR service across the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll provide day-to-day HR support while coordinating a wide range of HR activities. From recruitment and onboarding through to training and HR administration, you'll play a key role in ensuring employees receive a positive and professional experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR support to managers and employees across the business.
• Coordinate the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and learning & development activities.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, preparing offer documentation and supporting new starters.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Support the coordination of training and employee development programmes.
• Assist the Head of HR with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide efficient HR administration and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date.

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator or HR Assistant role.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent HR experience).
• Experience coordinating recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Experience supporting training and learning & development activities would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 6-month fixed-term contract
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative HR team
• Varied role with exposure across the full employee lifecycle
• Ongoing training and development
• Modern manufacturing environment