HR Coordinator - Part-time

Orbit Group; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK seeks a part-time Administrator / Co-Ordinator to support their People team in Coventry. This role involves assisting with HR and payroll processes, ensuring smooth department operations. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in HR and solid administration skills. The position offers a flexible working week averaging 25 hours, with a competitive salary in the range of £18,000-£19,205.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience working within a HR or People Services environment.
• Knowledge of HR Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for employee lifecycle activities.
• Support payroll via data input and processing.
• Provide first line advice on policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of policies as required.
• Support administrative activities in the department.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Proven administration experience

Knowledge of payroll processes

Experience of using HR information systems

GCSE level Maths and English

Competent in MS Word and Excel

Education

GCSE level Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

We re building thriving communities as one of the UK s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Administrator / Co-Ordinator to join our People team on a permanent basis, whilst not essential it would be beneficial if you have previous experience working within a HR department. Your main purpose will be to support the people teams in the delivery of HR and Payroll processes in line with agreed quality and service standards.

Part-time details

25hr week part-time role offering a flexible approach to the working week. The 25hrs across the working week can we agreed to suit the needs of the successful candidate, however Tuesday will be the on-site working day each week. Part-time salary equivalent - GBP18,000-GBP19,205.

Interviews

Interviews will be held in person at our Garden Court, Coventry office across the 25th, 26th and 27th.

Start date

We'd be looking for the successful candidate to start in the role from 5th January 2026.

This role is part of People and Strategy where you'll help us to build a culture and brand that people want to be part of.

What you'll achieve

In this role you will be part of an efficient and high performing team who support the wider HR function and business by resolving queries through a range of channels with first time resolution in mind.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Prepare documentation to support the employee lifecycle activities including onboarding documents, change and leaver letters
• Support activities to provide management information as and when required
• Support payroll via data input and processing including new starters
• Provide first line advice and support to customers with information on policies and procedures, escalating as needed
• Assist in the development of policies as required
• Provide support on benefits administration as required
• Provide support and signposting to relevant documents and policies
• Support checking of legal documents, DBS renewals, etc.
• Assist the HR Business Partner in the delivery of agreed projects
• Support administrative activities to ensure the smooth running of the department

What you'll bring

To be successful in this HR Coordinator position, you will ideally have experience working within a HR or People Services environment and have knowledge of HR Legislation

Essential skills

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Proven administration experience
• Knowledge of payroll processes and/or benefits administration
• Experience of using HR information systems
• GSCE level Maths and English, or equivalent
• Competent in MS Word and Excel

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here s what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you re a student, graduate or experienced professional we ll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We re proud to make a difference to people together. We re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

1. Online application
2. Interview(s)
3. Decision and offer

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.