HR Support & Onboarding Coordinator

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide key administrative support within the HR function, ensuring smooth daily operations and accurate employee records. You will assist onboarding, respond to employee queries, and help build a positive, collaborative work environment.

You will handle confidential information with discretion, support inductions and lifecycle activities, and contribute to timely HR reporting and policy maintenance.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, building relationships at all levels.
• Sensitivity in handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Previous experience in a busy administrative/office environment.
• Experience within an HR team or HR-related activities is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of basic employment legislation, HR policies and best practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance on policies and people-related matters.
• Manage and respond to queries via HR inbox with timely, accurate resolutions.
• Support the employee lifecycle: onboarding, transfers, leavers, right-to-work checks.
• Coordinate and deliver induction programmes for new starters.
• Monitor probation milestones and liaise with managers for completion.
• Support absence management processes and occupational health arrangements.
• Coordinate employee relations meetings, issue invitations and documentation.
• Take notes in employee relations meetings and maintain records.
• Maintain HR trackers and reporting, ensuring accurate data for reporting and compliance.
• Review and update HR policies and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organisation & time management

Written & verbal communication

Confidentiality & discretion

Administrative experience

HR support experience

Employment legislation awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide key administrative support within the HR function, ensuring smooth daily operations and accurate employee records. You will assist onboarding, respond to employee queries, and help build a positive, collaborative work environment.

You will handle confidential information with discretion, support inductions and lifecycle activities, and contribute to timely HR reporting and policy maintenance.