HR Coordinator

Fawkes and Reece; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking an HR Coordinator to support efficient HR services. This role involves maintaining HR records, assisting with the employee lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with UK laws. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and passionate about process improvement, with a solid understanding of HR best practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR administrative or coordinator role.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR queries.
• Maintain accurate employee records using HR systems.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage HR

Job description

Reference: SSHR01_1747152005
Posted: May 13, 2025

The HR Coordinator will support the HR function in delivering efficient HR services across the business. This role is pivotal in maintaining accurate HR records, supporting the employee lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with UK employment laws and company policies. The successful candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about people and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for general HR queries from employees and managers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records using Sage HR and Who's Off (e.g., absence, holidays, starters/leavers).
• Assist with the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract creation, changes to terms, and offboarding.
• Support payroll processes by preparing monthly HR data changes and liaising with payroll.
• Assist in drafting HR correspondence such as offer letters, employment contracts, termination letters, and policy updates.
• Help organise training sessions, appraisals, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and employment legislation.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an HR administrative or coordinator role.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with HR systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or working towards) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Life insurance.

To apply, please contact the Head of People, Stephen Solarin, at Fawkes & Reece.