HR Shared Services Coordinator

Pig Improvement Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural biotechnology company in London, U.K. is seeking a Human Resources Shared Services Coordinator. The role involves managing HR transactions, maintaining employee records, and supporting compliance. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of relevant experience and excel in communication and discretion. This position offers hybrid work options and competitive benefits, ensuring a people-centric, global perspective within the HR team.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Pension

Private Medical cover

Health Cash back scheme

Flexible Working Policy

Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay

Comprehensive L&D program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing administrative functions, including onboarding processes.
• Able to successfully complete HR transactions accurately and timely within HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and record global HR transactions.
• Manage and update employee records in HR systems.
• Respond to HR service requests and determine resolutions.
• Collaborate to resolve data discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Support compliance documentation and audits.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Job description

Role Overview

Genus plc has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS) Coordinator. Located in our London, U.K. office with hybrid work options.

This position is part of the Group HR organization that works across all the different business areas and is perfect for someone seeking to gain experience in human resources within a people-centric, global business, reporting to the Global HR Shared Services Manager. The Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS) Coordinator processes HR changes within the global and regional systems and ensures accurate data for payroll and benefit transactions.

You Will

• Accurately process and record global HR transactions—including onboarding, offboarding, and employee life cycle changes—within global and regional HRIS platforms, ensuring data integrity and compliance with established standards.

• Manage and update employee records in HR systems, maintaining up-to-date and reliable information for reporting and operational needs.

• Respond and evaluate HR service requests to quickly interpret situations and determine appropriate resolutions or transactions.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve data discrepancies and ensure the accuracy of HR system outputs.

• Contribute towards documentation supporting compliance, audit requirements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Support data confidentiality and security protocols by handling sensitive HR information in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Perform additional duties assigned to support the HR Shared Services function and maximize service delivery.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (required):

• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing administrative functions, including onboarding processes (e.g., I-9 verification, background checks), payroll coordination, HR and benefits administration, employee training support, financial tasks, and maintaining employee records and databases.
• Able to successfully complete HR transactions accurately and timely within the HRIS platforms.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Able to answer general HR policy, payroll and benefits questions.
• Meet deadlines to ensure timely payroll processing and not to negatively impact employee benefits or payroll checks.
• Able to collaborate with internal business partners and employees to ensure all processes are completed accurately and timely.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. This position will have opportunity for growth.

• Performance related bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Private Medical cover
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable)
• Enhanced maternityleave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].