HR Coordinator, Shipping, Ipswich

Aldrich & Co; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global shipping firm is seeking an HR Coordinator based in Ipswich. This 15-month contract position offers a salary of £35,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of HR experience, be highly organized, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment, managing employee onboarding, and maintaining employee records. This is an excellent opportunity to progress in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience working in an HR environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Strong administration skills with focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment processes.
• On-boarding and off-boarding employees.
• Managing employee lifecycle and documentation.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Good MS Office skills

Resilience and self-motivated

Attention to detail

Job description

HR Coordinator, Shipping, Ipswich

£35,000 + benefits

Contract – 15 months

Are you a proactive HR Coordinator with several years HR experience and a desire to progress your career?

Do you enjoy being the go-to person and helping others?

Are you a quick learner and process-driven with strong communication skills and will you thrive in a fast-paced environment?

A dynamic, global shipping firm is looking for an enterprising and supportive Adviser to deliver fantastic support to the wider HR team.

What you’ll be doing day-to-day:

• Coordinating recruitment; preparing job requisitions, processing approvals for new hires, leavers and contractual changes
• On-boarding and off-boarding employees, including managing new starter onboarding processes, inductions for new starters and welcome meetings on their first day to run through documentation, housekeeping and right to work checks
• Preparing contracts, new starter packs and relevant documentation to a high standard
• Pre employment background checks
• Manage end to end employee lifecycle including starters, leavers, changes for the permanent and temporary workforce
• Assisting with employee relations matters, including performance management, sickness, disciplinaries and grievances
• Monitor employee queries and manage team mailbox, responding and escalating where necessary
• Manage maternity, paternity and family friendly processes and documentation from end to end
• Assisting with monthly payroll input to meet monthly deadlines
• Produce reports where necessary
• Maintaining in-house database
• Provide additional support as and when required to meet the needs of the business

The skills you need to bring:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in an HR environment
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise
• Ability to communicate confidently at all levels
• Strong administration skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Resilience and self-motivated, with the ability to stay calm under pressure and work to deadlines
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Collaborative and flexible approach
• Trustworthy and discreet
• Good MS Office skills