HR Coordinator

Embecta Corp.; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

embecta is seeking an organised HR Coordinator to join the UK HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be the first point of contact for HR queries, manage onboarding, and support employee lifecycle activities across the UK business.

The role focuses on data accuracy, HR system support, and delivering an excellent employee experience. Candidates should have strong HR administration experience, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with HR systems such as Workday or Dayforce.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Coordinator/HR Admin role.
• Experience with HR systems and maintaining employee data.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from employees across the UK business.
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to routine employee questions.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new starters, including documentation and inductions.
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including probation reviews, contractual changes, family leave administration, and leaver processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation; support absence management.
• Assist HR Business Partners and Head of HR with employee relations administration.
• Drive engagement initiatives, including stay interviews and wellbeing activities.
• Produce regular workforce, headcount, and people reports; assist with data audits.
• Support HR system enhancements, testing, and issue resolution.
• Assist with Workday and Dayforce implementation activities, including data validation and migration.

Skills

HR administration

Employee lifecycle

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

HR degree

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

Job description

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