HR Coordinator

Confidential; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + BH

Job summary

Confidential in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join a busy HR team within a large manufacturing business. The role supports daily HR operations, maintains employee records, and ensures HR systems run smoothly.

Key duties include onboarding, data management in Workday, producing HR reports, and supporting ER meetings. The ideal candidate will have HR admin experience, familiarity with Workday, and a CIPD qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Administration/Coordinator role.
• Strong knowledge of Workday or similar HR system.
• Experience maintaining HR systems and employee data.
• Familiar with full employee lifecycle.
• CIPD qualification ideal.

Responsibilities

• Managing HR queries via the inbox, helpdesk and telephone.
• Supporting onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Coordinating leaver processes and maintaining accurate records.
• Updating and managing employee information within Workday.
• Producing HR reports and supporting data analysis requirements.
• Supporting wider HR activity such as ER documentation.
• Assisting with the review and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Workday knowledge

HR data management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Administrator to join a busy HR team within a well established large manufacturing business in Chelmsford. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident candidate to step in and add immediate value to the team.

Working as part of an established HR team, you will play a key role in supporting the daily HR operations and ensuring employee records, systems and processes are maintained efficiently.

Key Details:

• Circa 35,000 FTE
• FTC - 12 months
• Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00 on site
• Start date ASAP
• 25 days holiday + BH per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing HR queries via the HR inbox, helpdesk and telephone
• Supporting the onboarding and induction of new employees
• Coordinating employee leaver processes and maintaining accurate records
• Updating and managing employee information within Workday
• Producing HR reports and supporting data analysis requirements
• Supporting with wider HR activity such as documentation for ER meetings
• Assisting with the review and maintenance of HR policies and procedures

Experience Needed:

• Previous experience in an HR Administration/Coordinator role
• Strong working knowledge of Workday or similar platform
• Experience maintaining HR systems and employee data
• Familiar with full employee lifecycle
• CIPD qualification ideal
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workloads and work independently when required
• Confident to join a busy HR team within a manufacturing environment