HR Coordinator

Think Specialist Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment firm in Hemel Hempstead seeks an HR Coordinator/Administrator for 2026. The role involves compensation and benefits administration along with end-to-end recruitment, focusing on onboarding new employees and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Candidates should have a degree in HR or Business Administration and at least 3 years of HR experience. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this rewards-centric HR role.

Qualifications

• A degree in HR or Business Administration is required.
• 3 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on compensation and benefits is needed.
• Experience with HRIS systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail is necessary.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new employees and design onboarding kits.
• Conduct first day orientations and manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Design competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Analyze job titles, duties, and market data for salary ranges.
• Support development and compliance of HR policies.
• Administer benefits enrolment records and maintain employee records.

Skills

Compensation and benefits administration

Strong analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Overview

We are supporting a local business in the recruitment of a new HR Coordinator / Administrator for 2026.

The role will sit at the heart of the Hemel Hempstead office and be part of a dynamic and growing HR function. The role will focus particularly on compensation and benefits administration so if you have a keen interest in this area of HR then this will be a great role for you.

The position suits someone who perhaps did a degree in HR and has 2-3 years work experience within a HR role. The client is looking for someone who is a self starter and thrives on taking initiative and embracing challenges. You will have a strong interest and hands on experience in compensation and benefits is preferable.

If you are naturally inquisitive and eager to deepen your HR knowledge within a varied role, then this could be a great opportunity for you.

This role will focus on end-to-end recruitment as well as Compensations and Benefits. The position will cover employees in multiple countries.

Key Duties

• Onboarding new employees
• Design onboarding kits for all new starters
• Conduct first day orientations
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including working with the hiring manager to ensure the right candidates are presented
• Design a a fair and competitive compensation and benefits package to attract and retain top talent
• Analyse job titles, duties and market data in accordance with job salary ranges
• Support the development and review of all HR policies ensuring compliance with legislation including international office locations
• Assist with compliance reporting
• Maintain up to date employee records
• Track and manage attendance records
• Administer benefits enrolment records
• Participate in cross departmental HR projects including system implementation

Qualifications

• A degree in HR or Business Administration
• 3 years of progressive HR experience with some focus on compensation and benefits
• Experience with HRIS systems
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management skills

Think Human Resources is the HR division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independently owned recruitment business. The HR division is responsible for recruiting permanent, temporary and contract roles within the field of Human Resources including; HR Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Head of HR, Employee Relations, talent, internal recruitment, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits / Reward and Recognition