HR Coordinator (fixed-term) LBSU

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Leeds Beckett University is seeking an organised HR Coordinator to join the People & Governance team. You will support colleagues across the employee lifecycle, from welcoming starters and coordinating recruitment campaigns to maintaining records, supporting payroll and guiding managers through processes.

No two days are the same: interviews, contracts, process improvements, and queries. If you value variety, responsibility and meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time-management and prioritisation skills
• Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll or wider HR administration
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and creating positive workplace experiences

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment activity from advert to appointment and onboarding
• Organising interviews, assessments and pre-employment checks
• Preparing contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Supporting monthly payroll administration and associated processes
• Monitoring probation periods, fixed-term contracts and compliance requirements
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries
• Producing reports and supporting continuous improvement projects
• Helping deliver a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle
• Championing and promoting our values and behaviours through everything you do, helping to create an inclusive, supportive and values-led workplace

Skills

Excellent organisation

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidential information handling

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

HR administration experience

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

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Great workplaces don't happen by accident. They happen because somebody keeps everything running smoothly.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused HR Coordinator to join our People & Governance team.

As our HR Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle. From welcoming new starters and coordinating recruitment campaigns, to maintaining records, supporting payroll and helping managers navigate processes, you'll be at the heart of making sure our people experience is positive, efficient and compliant.

No two days are quite the same. One day you might be arranging interviews and issuing contracts, the next you'll be helping improve a process, updating employee records, or supporting a colleague with a query. If variety, responsibility and meaningful work appeal to you, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinating recruitment activity from advert to appointment and onboarding
• Organising interviews, assessments and pre-employment checks
• Preparing contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Supporting monthly payroll administration and associated processes
• Monitoring probation periods, fixed-term contracts and compliance requirements
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries
• Producing reports and supporting continuous improvement projects
• Helping deliver a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle
• Championing and promoting our values and behaviours through everything you do, helping to create an inclusive, supportive and values-led workplace

What we're looking for

We're particularly interested in hearing from people who can demonstrate:

• Exceptional organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time-management and prioritisation skills
• Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll or wider HR administration
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and creating positive workplace experiences

We offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas closure days
• Employer pension contributions
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a values-led organisation supporting students

A couple of things to know before you apply

We don't use AI to screen, score or shortlist applications. Every application is read by a real person.

We therefore encourage you to make sure your application clearly demonstrates your skills, knowledge and experience. We want to hear your examples, your achievements and your voice.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 23:59

We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black & Global Majority background. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.