HR Coordinator

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics seeks an HR Coordinator to provide essential administrative support within the HR function, ensuring smooth daily operations. You will maintain employee records, support onboarding activities, and respond to general employee queries with professionalism.

You will advise operational managers, handle confidential information discreetly, coordinate inductions, monitor probation milestones, and assist with absence management and HR investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Able to manage multiple tasks accurately and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to Operations Teams on HR policies and people-related matters.
• Manage and respond to queries received through the HR Inbox.
• Support the employee lifecycle including onboarding, transfers, leavers and right-to-work checks.
• Coordinate and deliver employee induction programmes for new starters.
• Monitor probationary review milestones and coordinate with managers.
• Assist with absence management and occupational health appointments when required.
• Coordinate employee relations meetings and supporting documentation.
• Take notes during employee relations meetings and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain HR trackers and ensure accurate reporting of HR activities.
• Produce regular HR reports and provide updates on key metrics and trends.
• Review and update HR policies and procedures for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Administrative experience

HR experience desirable

Employment law understanding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The HR Coordinator serves as the key administrative support within the HR function, ensuring the smooth delivery of daily HR operations. The role is responsible for maintaining employee records, supporting onboarding activities, providing guidance and advice to operational managers, and responding to general employee queries. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism, and contribute to building a positive and collaborative working environment.

Key Deliverables / Accountabilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to HPC Operations Teams on HR policies, procedures, and people-related matters.
• Manage and respond to queries received through the HPC HR Inbox, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
• Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, internal transfers, leavers, and right-to-work compliance checks.
• Coordinate and deliver employee induction programmes for new starters.
• Monitor and track probationary review milestones, liaising with managers to ensure completion.
• Support absence management processes, including arranging Occupational Health appointments and assisting with capability procedures where required.
• Coordinate employee relations processes by arranging investigation, disciplinary, grievance, and appeal meetings, including issuing invitations and supporting documentation.
• Undertake note-taking duties during employee relations meetings and maintain accurate records of discussions and outcomes.
• Maintain and update HR trackers, ensuring employee relations cases and other HR activities are accurately recorded for reporting purposes.
• Produce regular HR reports and provide updates on key metrics and trends.
• Review, maintain, and update HR policies, processes, procedures, and associated documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work accurately, and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Previous experience working in a busy administrative or office environment.
• Experience of working within an HR team or supporting HR-related activities is desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of basic employment legislation, HR policies, procedures, and best practice is desirable