HR & Recruitment Coordinator

Confidential; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeson Recruitment Group is partnering with a Coventry-based care sector employer to recruit an organised HR Coordinator. This on-site role offers variety across HR administration, recruitment coordination and employee support.

You will manage high-volume recruitment administration, prepare interview materials, support managers and maintain accurate HR records. The role requires flexibility across sites in Coventry and Birmingham and a DBS check.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of office-based administration experience.
• Some HR administration or recruitment exposure is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume recruitment administration from application to appointment and induction.
• Advertise vacancies, coordinate shortlisting and interviews.
• Prepare interview packs, schedules and recruitment documentation.
• Support managers with recruitment activity and events.
• Produce offer letters and contracts and process changes.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks including references, DBS and history.
• Maintain accurate employee records and probation information.
• Support sickness absence and Return-to-Work administration.
• Respond to HR queries confidentially.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and HR records.
• Assist wider HR and office administration as needed.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment administration

Confidential information handling

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or HR/Admin qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR & Recruitment Coordinator Care Sector Coventry - on site £26.3 K Full Time Permanent

Gleeson Recruitment Group are working with a fantastic organisation who are looking for an HR Coordinator to join their team in Coventry. This is a great opportunity for an organised and proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants a role with genuine variety across HR administration, recruitment and employee support.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing high-volume recruitment administration from application through to appointment and induction
• Advertising vacancies and coordinating shortlisting and interview processes
• Preparing interview packs, schedules and recruitment documentation
• Supporting managers with recruitment activity and recruitment events
• Producing offer letters and contracts and processing contractual changes
• Coordinating pre-employment and safer recruitment checks, including references, DBS and employment history
• Maintaining accurate employee records, personnel files and probation information
• Supporting sickness absence and Return-to-Work administration
• Responding to HR queries professionally and confidentially
• Maintaining recruitment trackers, spreadsheets and HR records
• Supporting wider HR and office administration when required

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• At least one year's office-based administration experience
• Some previous HR administration or recruitment experience
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Experience handling confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
• The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative
• A professional, friendly and adaptable approach
• Ideally, CIPD Level 3 or an HR/Admin qualification

Why this role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR Administrator/HR Assistant looking to develop their career within a supportive HR team. The role offers exposure across recruitment, HR administration, employee records and wider HR processes, giving you the opportunity to build strong, well-rounded HR experience.

Please note: this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical clearance and requires flexibility to work across the organisation's Coventry and Birmingham sites when required.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.