HR Coordinator

New Appointments Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Rochester is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to manage the full recruitment lifecycle. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels in communication and organization, and has strong recruitment experience. Responsibilities include engaging with hiring managers, coordinating interviews, and maintaining HR records. Career development support towards CIPD qualifications is offered along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Career development with CIPD support

Competitive salary

Supportive HR team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment from in-house, agency, or HR roles.
• Confident use of LinkedIn Recruiter and alternative sourcing methods.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle and ensure compliance with policies.
• Build strong relationships with internal managers to support recruitment.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain accurate recruitment records.

Skills

Recruitment experience

LinkedIn Recruiter skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or willingness to study)

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Job description

Job Title: HR Coordinator
Location: Rochester
Salary: up to 30,000pa
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Overview

We are currently seeking an organised, proactive HR Coordinator with strong experience in recruitment to take ownership of the end-to-end hiring process. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys partnering with hiring managers, and can confidently deliver an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy approval, job advert creation and sourcing through to screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding.
• Build strong relationships with internal managers, supporting them with workforce planning, interview techniques and recruitment best practice.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to proactively identify, attract and engage top talent.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring timely and effective communication with candidates at every stage.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and HR records, ensuring compliance with company policies and GDPR.
• Support wider HR administration including new starter documentation, employee files and general HR queries.
• Assist with HR projects and process improvements, driving efficiencies across the function.

About You

• Proven experience in recruitment either in-house, agency or an HR role with strong recruitment exposure ideally from an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Confident using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and alternative sourcing methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility quickly.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple vacancies at once.
• A positive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine interest in developing within HR.
• CIPD Level 3 is not required, but a willingness to study towards it.

What is on Offer

• Career development with support towards CIPD qualifications
• Opportunity to take full ownership of recruitment processes.
• A supportive HR team and the chance to broaden your generalist HR skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested and would like to find out more about the position, then please email Lucy at (url removed) for further information. Alternatively, please apply with an up to date CV, preferably in word format with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this role.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.