HR Coordinator - Maternity Cover

eTeach UK Limited; Langley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic HR Coordinator for maternity cover. This full-time position, starting November 2025, involves managing payroll changes, supporting the recruitment process, and maintaining HR records. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include generous annual leave, career progression opportunities, and health & wellbeing support.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Qualifications

• Seasoned administrator with a knack for organisation.
• Self-starter able to navigate tasks independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Handles sensitive information with discretion.
• Flexible and ready to travel between campuses as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll administrative changes with precision.
• Process leavers and handle annual leave calculations.
• Keep HR inbox tidy and direct queries appropriately.
• Manage submissions to the Executive Team.
• Take detailed minutes in meetings and maintain records.
• Assist recruitment team with new starter paperwork.

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Flexibility

Tools

iTrent

Job description

HR Coordinator â Maternity Cover

We are looking for a dynamic and meticulous HR Coordinatorto join our bustling HR department at Windsor Forest Colleges Group on a full time maternity cover basis beginning November 2025 for up to one year. This is not just any HR role, it's a chance to be at the heart of our operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love keeping things in perfect order, we want you!

What You'll Do:
Own It: Manage payroll administrative changes with precision using iTrent, including contractual variations and tracking staff absences.

Close the Loop: Handle the processing of leavers, from issuing letters to finalising annual leave calculations.

Be the Hub: Keep our HR inbox tidy and responsive, directing queries to the right places and ensuring no question goes unanswered.

Team Coordination:Manage submissions to the Executive Team and spearhead necessary follow-up actions.

Record Keeper:Take detailed minutes in meetings and maintain personnel files in line with GDPR standards.

Communications Pro: Answer calls, manage postal queries, and respond to reference requests.

Support System: Assist our recruitment team during peak times, from handling new starter paperwork to conducting DBS checks

Projects: Support our HR Business Partners in various projects, showing your versatility and collaborative spirit.

Who You Are:

• A seasoned administrator with a knack for organisation and an eye for detail.
• A self-starter who can navigate through tasks independently but also loves contributing to a team.
• Someone with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A respectful professional who handles sensitive information with discretion.
• Flexible and ready to travel between BCA and Langley campuses as needed

For further details on this role please read through the attached job description/person specification.

Why Join Us?
- Support roles enjoy 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
- Free on-site parking at all sites
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Policies to support Work Life Balance
- On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
- Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Slough & Langley College

About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough and Langley, Windsor, Strodes and Berkshire College of Agriculture. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Please note this role will be based at both our Berkshire College of Agriculture and Slough and Langley campuses.

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Monday, 11th August 2025.
Interviews will be held during week commencing 18th August 2025.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.