Human Resources Coordinator

Distinct | B Corp; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Exposure to full employee lifecycle

Salary £27,000–£32,000 per annum

Job summary

Distinct | B Corp in Leicester is seeking an organised HR Coordinator to join a busy, supportive HR team on a temp-to-perm basis. The role covers the full employee lifecycle across multiple sites and requires strong organisational skills and discretion.

You’ll work alongside the HR Business Partner and managers to maintain accurate records, deliver timely HR support, and help drive consistent processes across the business while developing your HR career.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR coordinator or similar HR support role.
• Understanding of core HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience maintaining employee records and HR systems.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries and manage the HR inbox.
• Support employee relations through administration, meeting coordination and notes.
• Coordinate onboarding, including contracts and right-to-work checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems across locations.
• Produce HR reports and analyse data to identify trends.
• Support payroll, benefits updates and changes, liaising with stakeholders.
• Assist with wider HR projects and process improvements across sites.

Skills

HR coordination

HR system experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality handling

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Are you an organised, proactive HR professional looking for your next opportunity? We’re recruiting an HR Coordinator to join a busy and supportive HR team in Leicester, offering an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career.

Working within a growing, multisite SME business with a headcount of 350 employees, you’ll play a key role in delivering an efficient, responsive and professional HR service across multiple locations. Working closely with the HR Business Partner and operational managers, you’ll support employees throughout the employee lifecycle, helping to ensure consistent HR processes, accurate records and a positive employee experience across the business.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, managing the HR inbox and providing a helpful, professional and responsive service to employees and managers across multiple sites.
• Supporting employee relations processes through administration, meeting coordination and note-taking.
• Coordinating exit interviews and supporting analysis of employee feedback and trends.
• Producing HR reports and analysing data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Coordinating onboarding, including contracts, right-to-work checks and new starter documentation.
• Managing probation reviews, employee changes and the full leavers process.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating HR systems to ensure information is consistent across all locations.
• Providing first-line support with absence management and general employee relations matters, escalating more complex issues where appropriate.
• Processing contractual changes, including promotions, salary changes, working hours and contract extensions.
• Supporting payroll administration, benefits updates and employee changes, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Building effective working relationships with managers across the business, providing practical HR support and guidance on day-to-day people matters.
• Supporting the consistent application of HR policies, procedures and processes across multiple sites.
• Assisting with wider HR projects, process improvements and compliance activities to support the continued development of the business.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an HR Coordinator or similar HR support role.
• A good understanding of core HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience maintaining employee records and working with HR systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload in a busy, operational environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and confident communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with employees and managers at different levels.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and provide effective support across multiple locations.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A proactive, approachable and solutions-focused attitude.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or currently working towards it.
• Strong Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis.
• Previous experience supporting a multisite SME or a business with a dispersed workforce.
• Previous experience within a fast-paced operational or technical environment

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £27,000–£32,000 per annum.
• A temp-to-perm opportunity with the potential for a longer-term position.
• A varied HR role within a growing, multisite SME business.
• Exposure to the full employee lifecycle and the opportunity to support employees and managers across multiple locations.
• The opportunity to develop your HR skills and gain valuable experience within a busy, operational business.
• The chance to contribute to HR projects, improve processes and help drive consistency across the organisation.

If you’re an organised and people-focused HR professional who enjoys a varied role and is confident supporting a business across multiple sites, we’d love to hear from you.