HR Coordinator

City of Portsmouth College (COPC); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated HR Coordinator to support the HR Manager. This full-time role involves managing recruitment processes, onboarding new employees, and maintaining employee records. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards it, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Access to development programmes

Onsite discounts

Free parking across campus

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or willing to work towards.
• Evidence of commitment to professional development.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience of working in an HR environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process.
• Leading on onboarding for new starters.
• Participate in induction and maintain HR Information System.
• Creating and running basic HR reports.
• Taking minutes at meetings and hearings.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Provide general HR support to staff.

Skills

CIPD Level 3 or willingness to work towards

Strong organisational and time management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Evidence of commitment to professional development

Good standard of Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Recruiter City of Portsmouth College (COPC) | Location: Highbury Campus, with cross campus travel required | Portsmouth, PO6 2SA + Cross Campus Travel

Salary £25,119.37 - £26,759.27 per year | Posted 10 Sep 2025 15:56 | Closes 01 Oct 2025 23:59 | Reference 2425722 | Sector: Further Education | Job Level: Administrator / Coordinator / Assistant | Specialism: HR / Training | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time | Organisational Type: General Further Education College

Location: Highbury Campus, with cross campus travel required

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent

About us

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role

The HR Coordinator will support the HR Manager at the Highbury Campus by ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the HR department. This role involves handling various administrative tasks related to recruitment & onboarding, employee records and HR compliance. The HR Coordinator will provide first-line HR support to staff by managing the HR ticket system, answering queries and printing staff badges.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process, including sourcing, shortlisting job ads, scheduling and attending interviews
• Leading on onboarding for a cohort of new starters from offer to day one
• Participate in new starter induction as well as delivering the HR induction; support the HR Manager in maintaining the HR Information System
• Creating and running basic reports for the HR team and wider management team
• Taking minutes at investigation meetings and hearings
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
• Ensure compliance with all HR policies and procedures
• Provide general HR support to staff and address basic HR queries

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you

• CIPD Level 3 or willing to work towards
• Evidence of commitment to professional development
• A good standard of Maths and English
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience of working in a HR environment

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.

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