HR Coordinator

Confidential; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeson Recruitment Group is recruiting an HR Coordinator for a Coventry-based, on-site role. You will support the HR team with administration across the employee lifecycle, with emphasis on recruitment and maintaining accurate personnel records.

The role suits an organised, proactive candidate in a fast-paced environment. Key duties include high-volume recruitment admin, advertising vacancies, interview coordination, offer letters, contracts, and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• At least one year's office-based administration experience.
• Some HR administration or recruitment experience.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
• Manage high-volume recruitment administration from application to induction.
• Advertise vacancies and coordinate shortlisting and interview processes.
• Prepare interview packs, schedules and recruitment documentation.
• Support managers with recruitment activity and events.
• Produce offer letters and contracts and process changes.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks including references and DBS.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidential handling

Independence

Initiative

Time management

Education

CIPD Level 3 or HR/Admin qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Coordinator Care Sector Coventry - on site £26 K to £28.5 K Full Time Permanent

Gleeson Recruitment Group are working with a fantastic organisation who are looking for an HR Coordinator to join their team in Coventry. This is a great opportunity for an organised and proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants a role with genuine variety across HR administration, recruitment and employee support.

The Role

Working closely with the HR team, you'll provide end-to-end administrative support across the employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on recruitment and maintaining accurate personnel records.

• Managing high-volume recruitment administration from application through to appointment and induction
• Advertising vacancies and coordinating shortlisting and interview processes
• Preparing interview packs, schedules and recruitment documentation
• Supporting managers with recruitment activity and recruitment events
• Producing offer letters and contracts and processing contractual changes
• Coordinating pre-employment and safer recruitment checks, including references, DBS and employment history
• Maintaining accurate employee records, personnel files and probation information
• Supporting sickness absence and Return-to-Work administration
• Responding to HR queries professionally and confidentially
• Maintaining recruitment trackers, spreadsheets and HR records
• Supporting wider HR and office administration when required

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• At least one year's office-based administration experience
• Some previous HR administration or recruitment experience
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Experience handling confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
• The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative
• A professional, friendly and adaptable approach
• Ideally, CIPD Level 3 or an HR/Admin qualification

Why this role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR Administrator/HR Assistant looking to develop their career within a supportive HR team. The role offers exposure across recruitment, HR administration, employee records and wider HR processes, giving you the opportunity to build strong, well-rounded HR experience.

Please note: this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical clearance and requires flexibility to work across the organisation's Coventry and Birmingham sites when required.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.