HR Coordinator

Lucy Walker Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR / People Advisor to provide essential support to managers and employees in various HR activities. This role necessitates strong communication skills along with at least two years of HR advisory experience. You will assist with onboarding, monitor HR queries, and help maintain employee relations. This maternity contract begins in January 2026, promising a rewarding opportunity to enhance employee experience and promote inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an HR advisory role.
• Proficient in MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic character.

Responsibilities

• Support managers with onboarding and absence review.
• Manage HR inbox and handle incoming queries.
• Prepare and issue contractual documents for appointments.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

PC literate (MS Office)

Highly organized

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

We are looking for an HR / People Advisor to play a key role in supporting both managers and employees across a broad range of HR activities.

Our client is a leader within their industry. You will act as a trusted point of contact, providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, performance management and day‑to‑day queries. The role offers a blend of advisory, administrative and coordination responsibilities, and contributes directly to shaping and enhancing our people experience.

This is a maternity contract due to commence in January 2026

If you have the required HR skills and experience, please send us your CV today to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support managers through absence review, onboarding, and leaver processes
• Assist with flexible working requests
• Coordinate long service awards and recognition initiatives

Monitor the HR inbox and handle incoming queries

• Draft letters and documentation (references, leaver letters, probation, grievance, disciplinary, absence review)
• Support training identification, booking, coordination and record‑keeping
• Prepare and issue contractual documents for appointments, terminations and contract changes,
• Ensure exit interviews are completed and analyse trends
• Support the performance review process
• Monitor and manage employee absence data
• Coordinate employee birthday acknowledgements
• Promote diversity and inclusion through events and awareness activities

Skills & Knowledge:

• 2 years or more in a HR advisory role
• Excellent communication and people handling skills (internal and external)
• Self‑motivator, able to operate upon own initiative
• PC literate (with high level of understating with MS Office Word / Excel / Power Point)
• Enthusiastic character with an exceptional work ethic
• High level of organisational skill in regard to planning, preparation, execution and follow up
• Ability to operate in a fast paced ever‑changing, high‑pressure environment whilst having the capability to maintain the highest level of accuracy