HR Coordinator - Peterborough

GerrardWhite; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Assistant to streamline the employee experience throughout the HR lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR or administration, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks accurately. This role is based in Peterborough, Stoke-on-Trent, Chesterfield, or Manchester, and offers a supportive team environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high volumes of work with accuracy.
• Ability to coordinate multiple HR tasks and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create offer letters and contracts for new starters.
• Coordinate promotions and flexible working requests.
• Manage parental leave administration and employee relations documents.
• Keep HR records accurate and updated.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

Experience in HR or busy administrative role

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidence using HR systems

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Do you thrive in a busy, people-focused environment where organisation and attention to detail really matter? We’re looking for an HR Assistant to help us deliver a seamless employee experience across the full HR lifecycle.

This role is based at one of our sites in Peterborough, Stoke-on-Trent, Chesterfield, or Manchester – so you’ll need to be within commuting distance of one of these locations.

Responsibilities

• Creating offer letters and contracts for new starters, plus handling payroll changes
• Coordinating promotions, internal transfers, and flexible working requests
• Managing parental leave administration and preparing employee relations documents
• Overseeing leaver processes, including exit interviews and references
• Keeping HR records and files up to date and accurate
• Completing regular HR system tasks (daily, weekly, and monthly)
• Assisting with internal and external audits
• Sugge sting improvements to our processes and ensuring FCA compliance
• Providing general administrative support across the HR function

Collaboration is key, you’ll work closely with HR Business Partners and Employee Relations to keep everything running smoothly.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in HR or a busy administrative role
• Proven ability to handle high volumes of work without losing accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A proactive, positive mindset and the ability to work on your own initiative

What we offer

In return, you’ll join a supportive and inclusive team where you’ll have the chance to grow your HR skills and take your career to the next level. If you’re keen to make a difference and develop within HR, we’d love to hear from you.

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