Human Resource Coordinator - Maternity Cover

The Shearline Group; Ely; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shearline Group seeks a Human Resource Coordinator for fixed-term maternity cover, focusing on recruitment support, payroll information, and HR administrative duties. The successful candidate will uphold discretion and confidentiality while ensuring compliance with employment law and maintaining personnel records. Ideal applicants will have a CIPD qualification and at least 2 years of HR office experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years office experience in HR.
• Experience using HR and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes and interviews.
• Support HR Manager with administrative duties.
• Maintain personnel records compliant with GDPR.
• Coordinate management-employee communications.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of employment law principles

Comprehensive IT skills

MS Office skills

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you a confident HR professional with a passion for people and process? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resource Coordinator to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis.

Reporting directly to the Human Resource Manager you will be responsible for:

· Assisting with the process of recruitment, including arranging interviews and issuing employment contracts.

· Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to HR.

· Assist the Human Resources Manager with day-to-day administrative duties.

· Compiling and maintaining personnel records and handle personnel information in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulations.

· Providing payroll with employee renumeration and benefit information.

· Support HR Manager in carrying out new starter inductions.

· Support HR Manager to continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.

·Ensure compliance with employment law requirements.

· Coordinating management-employee communications.

· Undertake projects, as required, to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality and you will need the following qualities:

· CIPD qualification or qualified by experience is essential.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Understanding of the key principles of employment law.

· Prior office experience is essential with at least 2 years of working in an HR Office and using HR and payroll systems along with comprehensive IT and MS Office skills.

Latest start date: 1 July 2025.