HR Coordinator / Advisor

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A human resources company in the United Kingdom is offering a permanent, full-time HR Coordinator / Advisor position. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support in HR functions, particularly in employee relations, compliance, and family leave management. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to confidentiality and attention to detail. Candidates should be working towards a CIPD qualification and have proven HR administration experience. This office-based role requires managing multiple priorities and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• To possess or be working towards a CIPD qualification.
• Proven experience in HR administration, ideally with exposure to employee relations casework.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR processes.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Professional, discreet, and confident in handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience using HR systems is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support across HR functions.
• Support HR Business Partners with the administration of formal ER cases.
• Maintain and update ER records and trackers.
• Prepare reports and summaries to monitor ER activity.
• Manage onboarding and compliance checks.
• Coordinate family leave processes.
• Collaborate with Payroll for pay-related changes.
• Provide cover for the HR Administrator during absence.

Skills

CIPD qualification

HR administration experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Written communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our client has a permanent, full-time position for a HR Coordinator / Advisor to join their team. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality administrative support across all core HR functions, with a particular emphasis on employee relations, compliance, and family leave. You’ll work closely with HR Business Partners and the HR Manager to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in all HR processes — helping to create a smooth and positive employee experience. The role is fully office based.

Role

• Supporting HR Business Partners and the ER Partner with the administration of formal ER cases, including preparing investigation packs, drafting letters, and maintaining accurate case documentation.
• Maintaining and updating ER records and trackers, ensuring compliance with company policies and GDPR.
• Preparing reports and summaries to monitor ER activity and outcomes.
• Managing onboarding and compliance checks, including induction, right-to-work documentation, and probation tracking.
• Coordinating family leave processes, ensuring all maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave documentation and dates are recorded accurately.
• Collaborating with Payroll to process overpayment letters and pay-related changes.
• Providing cover for the HR Administrator during absence, including issuing contracts and processing leavers.
• Supporting continuous improvement of HR and ER administrative processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.

Requirements

• To possess or be working towards a CIPD qualification
• Proven experience in HR administration, ideally with exposure to employee relations casework.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR processes.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Professional, discreet, and confident in handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience using HR systems is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so