Human Resources Coordinator

Cavendish Professionals; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in St. Ives is seeking an enthusiastic HR Coordinator with a focus on Learning & Development. The role involves supporting HR operations, managing the employee lifecycle, and facilitating training initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification and 1–2 years’ experience in HR. The position offers competitive compensation and attractive benefits including a healthcare cash plan and company pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay and life insurance

Employee assistance helpline – 24/7

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Private medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a busy HR environment.
• Genuine passion for supporting employee growth.
• Experience with HRIS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for general HR queries.
• Coordinate the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and training.
• Manage personnel files and HR systems.
• Support internal learning initiatives.
• Produce reports on training activities.
• Coordinate training logistics.
• Collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

HRIS experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Time management skills

Passion for learning and development

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

HR Coordinator (Learning & Development Focus)

Location: St Ives

Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum

Are you passionate about people and development?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where you can make a real difference in helping others grow, learn, and succeed? We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-driven HR Coordinator with a focus on Learning & Development to support HR operations and employee growth across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as the first point of contact for general HR queries and guidance.
• Coordinating the employee lifecycle – from onboarding and induction through to training, performance reviews, and offboarding.
• Managing and maintaining personnel files and HR systems (experience with systems like Dayforce or SLAM Tracker desirable).
• Supporting the planning and delivery of internal learning initiatives across all levels – from junior staff to senior leadership.
• Producing reports on L&D activities and contributing to the development of training programmes.
• Coordinating training logistics including booking venues, preparing materials, and gathering feedback.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams including Line Managers, Payroll, Finance, and Marketing.

What You’ll Bring

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or higher).
• 1–2 years’ experience in a busy HR environment.
• Experience with HRIS or similar systems – Dayforce is a plus.
• A genuine passion for people, learning, and development.
• Strong organisation, communication, and time management skills.
• A full UK driving licence and valid passport (some travel and weekend flexibility may be required).

In Return, You'll Receive:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – cashback on essential healthcare costs.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Sick pay and life insurance.
• Employee assistance helpline – 24/7.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and long service awards.
• Free on-site parking and company events.
• Private medical and dental insurance.

Experience required:

• Employee Relations: 2 years (required)
• Licence/Certification: CIPD Level 3 (required)