HR Coordinator: Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle (UK)

OEC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

OEC in Meriden is seeking an HR Administrator to join the International HR Shared Services team on-site. You will act as first point of contact for employees and managers, handling onboarding, HR enquiries, and documentation aligned with UK employment law.

You will support recruitment, payroll changes, and maintain confidential records in HRIS while staying up to date with ACAS guidance. Travel to Sheffield is occasional.

Qualifications

• Around 2 years' experience in an HR administration or coordination role.
• Experience with onboarding, recruitment support and HR administration.
• Knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS guidance and data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding including right to work checks and new starter documentation.
• Respond to HR enquiries via telephone, email and in person; escalate complex matters to HR Manager.
• Support recruitment by screening applications, coordinating interviews and maintaining candidate records.
• Process contractual and payroll-related changes; audit new starter and leaver checklists.
• Coordinate separations and exit interviews; communicate notice, final pay, and return of company property.
• Maintain confidential employee records on HRIS in line with UK GDPR.
• Provide admin support for disciplinary, grievance and other HR processes.
• Keep up to date with UK employment law and ACAS guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HRIS

Job description

OEC in Meriden is seeking an HR Administrator to join the International HR Shared Services team on-site. You will act as first point of contact for employees and managers, handling onboarding, HR enquiries, and documentation aligned with UK employment law.

You will support recruitment, payroll changes, and maintain confidential records in HRIS while staying up to date with ACAS guidance. Travel to Sheffield is occasional.