HR Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Dorking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic HR Coordinator to lead HR activities in a dynamic department. This full-time role offers the chance to manage recruitment, onboarding, and provide essential HR support. With a focus on effective administration and adherence to policies, the successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering a supportive work environment. The position comes with generous benefits, including extensive holiday leave and a pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for HR professionals looking to make a significant impact in the Higher Education sector.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering effective HR administration within Higher Education.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities within the department and manage staff recruitment.
• Provide advice on HR processes and ensure adherence to HR procedures.

Skills

HR administration

employment legislation

recruitment and selection

HR policies and procedures

data protection laws

equality legislation

Education

Professional HR qualification (CIPD)

Job description

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An enthusiastic and experienced generalist Human Resources professional is sought for the post of HR Coordinator in the Department of Space and Climate Physics (Mullard Space Science Laboratory), University College London (UCL). This is a full-time, fixed-term post for two years with potential extension subject to funding.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading HR activities within the department, managing interactions between the department, Faculty, and UCL’s central HR teams. Responsibilities include directing staff recruitment, managing onboarding from induction through probation to appraisal, and acting as the first point of contact for HR staffing queries. Additionally, the HR Coordinator will support the Director, Departmental Manager, and line managers by providing advice on HR processes, policies, employee relations, and ensuring adherence to HR procedures.

About you

You should have experience in delivering effective HR administration within the Higher Education Sector or a comparable environment, and in implementing and advising on HR policies and procedures. A strong knowledge of employment legislation is essential, along with enthusiasm for staying updated on legal changes. You should have a successful track record in leading recruitment and selection processes, providing guidance on legislation and best practices. Up-to-date knowledge of equality, immigration, and data protection laws is required. A Professional HR qualification such as CIPD is desirable but not essential.

What we offer

We offer an array of benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

The department has received the Institute of Physics Juno Practitioner award, recognizing efforts to promote gender equality in physics.

For the full job description and person specification, please visit the bottom of this page. For queries, contact Claire Puddephatt, Department Manager. Please attach a supporting statement with your application addressing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.