HR Coordinator

New Appointments Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Rochester is looking for an HR Coordinator to manage the full recruitment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in recruitment, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. You will work closely with internal managers, maintain HR records, and contribute to HR projects. A supportive environment with career development opportunities is offered, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Career development support

Ownership of recruitment processes

Supportive HR team

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment in-house, agency, or HR role.
• Confident using LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy approval to onboarding.
• Build relationships with internal managers for support.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and HR records.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

LinkedIn Recruiter proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 3 (willing to study)

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Job description

Job Title: HR Coordinator

Location: Rochester

Salary: up to £30,000pa

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Overview

We are currently seeking an organised, proactive HR Coordinator with strong experience in recruitment to take ownership of the end-to-end hiring process. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys partnering with hiring managers, and can confidently deliver an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy approval, job advert creation and sourcing through to screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding.
• Build strong relationships with internal managers, supporting them with workforce planning, interview techniques and recruitment best practice.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to proactively identify, attract and engage top talent.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring timely and effective communication with candidates at every stage.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and HR records, ensuring compliance with company policies and GDPR.
• Support wider HR administration including new starter documentation, employee files and general HR queries.
• Assist with HR projects and process improvements, driving efficiencies across the function.

About You

• Proven experience in recruitment either in-house, agency or an HR role with strong recruitment exposure ideally from an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Confident using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and alternative sourcing methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility quickly.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple vacancies at once.
• A positive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine interest in developing within HR.
• CIPD Level 3 is not required, but a willingness to study towards it.

What is on Offer

• Career development with support towards CIPD qualifications
• Opportunity to take full ownership of recruitment processes.
• A supportive HR team and the chance to broaden your generalist HR skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.