Human Resources Coordinator

Leeds Beckett Students' Union; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Employer pension

Family-friendly policies

Employee support

Learning & development

Job summary

Leeds Beckett Students' Union is seeking an organised HR Coordinator to support colleagues across the employee lifecycle. You will help with recruitment, onboarding, record-keeping and payroll processes while ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.

You will act as a first point of contact for HR enquiries, maintain HR systems, and contribute to continuous improvement across People & Governance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and payroll processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with a proactive mindset.
• Demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and positive workplace experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activity from advert to onboarding and appointment.
• Organise interviews, assessments and pre-employment checks.
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support monthly payroll administration and related processes.
• Monitor probation periods and contract compliance.

Skills

Recruitment support

Payroll

HR admin

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Confidential handling

Job description

Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (2 years)

Application Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 23:59

Interview Date: 8th or 9th December 2026

Start Date: January 2027

Great workplaces don't happen by accident. They happen because somebody keeps everything running smoothly.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused HR Coordinator to join our People & Governance team.

As our HR Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle. From welcoming new starters and coordinating recruitment campaigns, to maintaining records, supporting payroll and helping managers navigate processes, you'll be at the heart of making sure our people experience is positive, efficient and compliant.

No two days are quite the same. One day you might be arranging interviews and issuing contracts, the next you'll be helping improve a process, updating employee records, or supporting a colleague with a query. If variety, responsibility and meaningful work appeal to you, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinating recruitment activity from advert to appointment and onboarding
• Organising interviews, assessments and pre-employment checks
• Preparing contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Supporting monthly payroll administration and associated processes
• Monitoring probation periods, fixed-term contracts and compliance requirements
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries
• Producing reports and supporting continuous improvement projects
• Helping deliver a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle
• Championing and promoting our values and behaviours through everything you do, helping to create an inclusive, supportive and values-led workplace

What we're looking for

We're particularly interested in hearing from people who can demonstrate:

• Exceptional organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time-management and prioritisation skills
• Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll or wider HR administration
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and creating positive workplace experiences

We offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas closure days
• Employer pension contributions
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a values-led organisation supporting students

A couple of things to know before you apply

We don't use AI to screen, score or shortlist applications. Every application is read by a real person.

We therefore encourage you to make sure your application clearly demonstrates your skills, knowledge and experience. We want to hear your examples, your achievements and your voice.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.

We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black & Global Majority background. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.