HR Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale); Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale) are seeking an HR Coordinator within the People and Culture Team. The role supports designated service areas across the full employee life cycle, including payroll input, recruitment, onboarding and handling HR enquiries.

You will advise managers on HR policies, assist with ER cases and work closely with an HR Business Partner to ensure timely and accurate HR processes.

Qualifications

• GCSEs A-C or equivalent level of experience, with HR/payroll experience.
• Experience inputting payroll system changes and reviewing payroll output data.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HR inbox and be the first point of contact for queries from employees and managers, responding within agreed timescales.
• Draft contracts of employment and letters relating to the full employment life cycle.
• Input data in the HR system for payroll and review payroll output data, working to tight predetermined timelines.
• Support managers with the recruitment process, providing advice and guidance on the recruitment portal and posting job adverts.
• Assist HRBPs with employee relations cases and support with note taking at formal meetings.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll system experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs A-C

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

About The Role

Why join us

We believe in putting our people first - we work hard every day to make sure everyone can achieve a healthy and enjoyable work-life-balance. That is why we have a very flexible hours system.

We are seen as being customer focused, approachable and business-like. We are honest and open and are renowned for providing high quality cost-effective service.

About the role

The HR Coordinator role is a varied, generalist role, within the People and Culture Team. Working closely with a HR Business Partner, each Coordinator supports designated service areas, covering the administration of the full employee life cycle and includes payroll system input and checking. The role also covers recruitment, onboarding, managing enquiries that come into the HR inbox, offering policy advice and guidance to managers and employees and supports the HR Business Partner with ER cases.

Essential criteria for the role

Do you have a good standard GCSEs (grades A to C/ Level 4 and above), or equivalent level of experience? Have you got experience of working within and HR/ Payroll team, inputting payroll system changes directly and reviewing output data? Do you have excellent administrative skills and strong attention to detail and organisational skills?

Key responsibilities for the role

• Manage the HR inbox and be the first point of contact for queries from employees and managers, responding to queries within agreed timescales
• Draft contracts of employment and letters relating to the full employment life cycle
• Administer and input data in the HR system for payroll and review payroll output data, working to tight predetermined timelines
• Support managers with the recruitment process, providing advice and guidance on the recruitment portal and posting job adverts
• Assist HRBPs with employee relations cases and support with note taking at formal meetings

A full list of the duties this role provides, as well as the benefits we offer, can be found within the job description.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and are unable to support visa applications. To be considered for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please refer to the UK Government's guidance before applying.

Thank you for taking the time to read our advert, we look forward to receiving your application.