HR Coordinator

Simply Jobsworth; Minworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 38d

Contributory pension

Employee assistance

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Simply Jobsworth is seeking an organised HR Coordinator to join the People Services Team in Minworth. You will support the employee lifecycle, handle HR administration and act as a key contact for routine queries.

This role offers scope to contribute to an upcoming HR project and develop your HR career. Reporting to the Head of People Services, you will manage processes from recruitment approvals to leaver activities, maintain confidential records and ensure policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and processing employee data.
• Familiar with the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to leavers.
• Organised with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder queries.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Experience with HR systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment approvals and advertise vacancies.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and variations.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, onboarding, inductions and probation reviews.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR data.
• Manage absence procedures and deadlines.
• Respond to HR enquiries and escalate complex issues.
• Support employee relations meetings and HR projects.
• Process payroll changes and generate HR reports.
• Ensure HR policies are followed consistently.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and ways of working.

Skills

HR administration

Employee lifecycle

Organisation skills

Communication

Confidentiality

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Prioritisation

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HR Coordinator

Location: Minworth, B76 1AF

Salary: £35,000-£37,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based

The Role

We are looking for an organised, approachable and detail-focused HR Coordinator to join our People Services Team.

Reporting to the Head of People Services, you will support the employee lifecycle, manage HR administration and act as a key contact for routine employee and manager queries.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your HR career in a varied role, with an initial focus on supporting preparations for an upcoming HR project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment approvals and advertise vacancies.
• Prepare offer letters, employment contracts and contract variations.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, onboarding, inductions, probation reviews and leaver processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR system data.
• Manage absence procedures and monitor compliance deadlines.
• Respond to routine HR enquiries and elevate complex or sensitive matters.
• Support employee relations meetings and HR projects.
• Process payroll changes and produce HR reports and management information.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and ways of working.

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator or similar role.
• Good understanding of HR administration and the employee lifecycle.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Experience with HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.

A CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000-£37,000 per annum.
• 38 days of holiday.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.