HR Coordinator: Payroll, Onboarding & Compliance

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Leeds Beckett University is seeking an organised HR Coordinator to join the People & Governance team. You will support colleagues across the employee lifecycle, from welcoming starters and coordinating recruitment campaigns to maintaining records, supporting payroll and guiding managers through processes.

No two days are the same: interviews, contracts, process improvements, and queries. If you value variety, responsibility and meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time-management and prioritisation skills
• Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll or wider HR administration
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and creating positive workplace experiences

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment activity from advert to appointment and onboarding
• Organising interviews, assessments and pre-employment checks
• Preparing contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Supporting monthly payroll administration and associated processes
• Monitoring probation periods, fixed-term contracts and compliance requirements
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries
• Producing reports and supporting continuous improvement projects
• Helping deliver a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle
• Championing and promoting our values and behaviours through everything you do, helping to create an inclusive, supportive and values-led workplace

Skills

Excellent organisation

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidential information handling

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

HR administration experience

Job description

Leeds Beckett University is seeking an organised HR Coordinator to join the People & Governance team. You will support colleagues across the employee lifecycle, from welcoming starters and coordinating recruitment campaigns to maintaining records, supporting payroll and guiding managers through processes.

No two days are the same: interviews, contracts, process improvements, and queries. If you value variety, responsibility and meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.