Human Resources Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the care sector is seeking a proactive HR Coordinator for a full-time role based in Edinburgh. This position involves overseeing HR operations, resolving queries, and ensuring compliance across various HR functions. Ideal for someone with previous HR experience looking to enhance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR function and good knowledge of UK employment law.
• Strong understanding of compliance matters and pre-employment checks.
• Comfortable handling sensitive employee data.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for HR queries via a busy inbox.
• Support HR operations including onboarding and compliance.
• Coordinate HR processes and maintain employee data.

Skills

Attention to detail

HR processes

Relationship building

Job description

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Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (5 days on-site)

Salary £28k

Free on-site parking

Interviews: W/C 9th June

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-driven HR Coordinator to join a fast-paced, friendly HR team supporting a large, people-focused organisation. This is a key role working across all areas of the HR function, ensuring smooth operations across residential care homes and community services.

With a trusted reputation built on care and compliance, this role will suit someone confident on the phone, great with processes, and ready to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for HR queries via a very busy inbox, resolving and escalating as appropriate
• Support HR operations including contracts, changes to terms, onboarding, compliance, and DBS/right to work checks
• Liaise with home and community service managers around new starters and employment changes
• Coordinate HR processes including COS (Certificate of Sponsorship), immigration compliance, NMC PIN checks, and health declarations
• Maintain accurate employee data and run regular compliance and visa reporting
• Schedule and coordinate HR-related meetings including disciplinaries, grievances, and hearings (notetaking as required)
• Support HR audits, subject access requests and exit interviews

HR Coordinator – About you

• High attention to detail and able to work at pace
• Previous experience in a HR function and good knowledge of UK employment law
• Process-oriented, organised, and confident using HR systems
• Comfortable handling sensitive employee data and compliance matters
• A proactive self-starter who picks up the phone and builds strong internal relationships
• Previous experience in a busy HR environment is essential
• Strong understanding of employment processes and pre-employment checks

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their HR career in a dynamic, people-first organisation with a strong team culture. If you're ready to take the next step and thrive in a busy, supportive HR environment we want to hear from you.

Please contact Jacqui for more information 0203 8001500