HR Coordinator

Owen Daniels; Coxbench; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator for a Derby-based manufacturing client on a 14-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on delivering day-to-day HR administration and supporting managers with a range of people matters.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, HRIS updates, and lifecycle changes, while providing policy guidance in a fast-paced environment. Strong organisational skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR or people-focused administrative role in a fast-paced environment
• CIPD qualification would be beneficial but not essential
• Manufacturing background or similar would be advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to build relationships across all levels

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administration, ensuring employee records are accurate and confidential
• Support Managers with absence, performance, investigations, disciplinary processes and HR policy guidance
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding, including pre-employment checks and new starter documentation
• Manage employee changes throughout employment lifecycle, including HRIS updates and leavers
• Act as a point of contact for HR queries and support audits and reporting

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment & onboarding

HRIS management

Communication

Organisation & attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS/HR software

Job description

Are you an experienced HR Coordinator looking for an opportunity to develop your HR experience within a growing organisation? We are working with a well-respected manufacturer who are looking for a HR Coordinator to join their team on a 14-month maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of HR coordination and administration, along with a can-do, positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

HR Coordinator

• 14-Month Fixed-Term Contract
• Competitive Salary
• 39 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• Flexible start times & early finish on a Friday
• Derby

Job Description

• Provide day-to-day HR administration, ensuring employee records and documentation are accurate, confidential, and maintained in line with company procedures
• Support Managers with a range of employee matters, including absence, performance, investigations, disciplinary processes, and HR policy guidance
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding, including pre-employment checks, recruitment systems, new starter documentation, probation reviews, and access arrangements
• Manage employee changes throughout the employment lifecycle, including maintaining the HRIS, processing leavers, and supporting exit processes
• Act as a key point of contact for HR queries, assist with audits and reporting, and provide wider support to the HR Business Partner and team as requiredHR Coordinator

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience within an HR or people-focused administrative role, ideally within a fast-paced environment
• CIPD qualification would be beneficial but not essential
• Manufacturing background or similar would be advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build positive relationships across all levels of the business
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively