HR Coordinator (Part-Time, Hybrid) — Higher Education

ESCP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ESCP Business School London is seeking a proactive HR Coordinator on a 0.8 FTE basis to cover maternity leave. The role supports the HR team across payroll, recruitment, onboarding and development, ensuring smooth daily operations in a dynamic, international higher education setting.

The successful candidate will act as a first point of contact for HR queries and work with colleagues across the School to deliver priorities, while handling sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally within an HR department.
• Strong organisational skills and good time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Suite is essential.
• Experience using HRIS and electronic filing systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team in delivering a full range of staff administration services, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, contract management, and leaver processes.
• Coordinate HR documentation and maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection and compliance standards.
• Administer staff benefits and assist with general HR correspondence and day-to-day operations. Support recruitment campaigns, pre-employment checks, and onboarding to ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Assist with HR projects and provide general administrative support as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion

Independence

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Electronic filing systems

Job description

ESCP Business School London is seeking a proactive HR Coordinator on a 0.8 FTE basis to cover maternity leave. The role supports the HR team across payroll, recruitment, onboarding and development, ensuring smooth daily operations in a dynamic, international higher education setting.

The successful candidate will act as a first point of contact for HR queries and work with colleagues across the School to deliver priorities, while handling sensitive information with discretion.