HR Coordinator: Onboarding, Benefits & Admin (UK)

NIF; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Kraken Works Limited is seeking a proactive HR Co-ordinator to deliver reliable administrative support across the employee lifecycle. You will maintain accurate records, support onboarding, benefits administration, HR systems, and confidentiality in a fast-paced maritime tech environment.

Working closely with the HR Director, you will implement processes, maintain templates, and contribute to a welcoming employee experience while ensuring compliance with UK employment practice and data

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Recent experience in HR administration across the employee lifecycle with exposure to straightforward employee relations.
• Good understanding of UK employment legislation relevant to HR administration.
• Experience preparing employment contracts, offer letters and other contractual documentation.
• Experience coordinating onboarding and pre-employment processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain reliable employee records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate employment documentation including offer letters and contracts using approved templates.
• Coordinate onboarding for new starters including pre-employment checks and induction arrangements.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems and handle data confidentially.
• Support the administration of HR templates and portal content to keep information clear and current.
• Assist with employee benefits administration including private medical insurance and pension processes.
• Provide frontline HR support and escalate complex issues to the HR Director as needed.
• Support lifecycle processes such as changes to terms, leaves, reviews and exits.
• Assist with recruitment administration as required and document preparation.
• Contribute to HR projects and improvements as the company grows.
• Be involved in a variety of HR activities to develop a rewarding HR career.

Skills

HR administration

Onboarding

Data protection

UK employment law

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Travel/clearance awareness

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Higher CIPD qualification / membership / study

Tools

AccessHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kraken Works Limited is seeking a proactive HR Co-ordinator to deliver reliable administrative support across the employee lifecycle. You will maintain accurate records, support onboarding, benefits administration, HR systems, and confidentiality in a fast-paced maritime tech environment.

Working closely with the HR Director, you will implement processes, maintain templates, and contribute to a welcoming employee experience while ensuring compliance with UK employment practice and data