HR Coordinator

Harvey John Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful business in East Sussex is seeking an HR Administrator on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The role involves supporting the full employee lifecycle, managing recruitment administration, and assisting with payroll queries. Ideal candidates will be studying for their CIPD Level 3 and possess strong people skills. The salary is between £30,000 and £35,000, along with benefits like private medical and an enhanced pension.

Benefits

25 days + BH’s

Private medical

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment providing HR support.
• Genuine people person with team fit as important as experience.
• Confident in handling HR advice and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle from joiners to leavers.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems.
• Assist with payroll and employee queries.
• Manage recruitment administration and scheduling.

Skills

People skills

HR advice

Team fit

Positive attitude

Resilience

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

We are working with a well-established, successful business in East Sussex to recruit a HR Administrator on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you would have involvement across the HR / recruitment function – this role will suit someone studying their CIPD Level 3.

Role Overview

• Support the full employee lifecycle (joiners, movers, leavers)
• Prepare contracts, offer letters, and HR documentation
• Maintain employee records and HR systems
• Assist with payroll and employee queries
• Manage recruitment administration and interview scheduling
• Support onboarding and inductions
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment law

About you

• A genuine people person, with team fit as important as experience
• Positive, resilient, and empathetic, with a can-do attitude
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, providing hands-on HR support and guidance
• Confident providing HR advice, including attending absence, disciplinary, and performance meetings

In return, you will receive

• Salary of £30,000-£35,000
• 12-month FTC with the opportunity to become permanent
• 25 days + BH’s
• Private medical
• Enhanced pension

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.

Harvey John
Unit 2 Ferry Wharf
Hove Enterprise Centre
Basin Road North
Portslade, East Sussex
BN41 1BD