Human Resources Coordinator

Scott Bader

Wollaston

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid volunteering day

Access to onsite swimming pool

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Wollaston seeks an HR Coordinator to manage HR processes and support recruitment. The role involves handling contracts, onboarding, and compliance with employment laws. Candidates should have HR administration experience, a relevant HR qualification, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Experience in HR administration with working knowledge of a core HRIS.
HR qualification (CIPD Level 3 or working towards Level 5).
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Manage core HR administration including contracts, offers, onboarding, and payroll support.
Prepare and deliver HR reports, such as headcount and absence data.
Keep up to date with employment legislation and ensure HR practices remain compliant.

Skills

HR administration

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Strong IT proficiency

Education

HR qualification (CIPD Level 3 or Level 5)

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

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Role

Experienced Talent Acquisition Professional | Expert in Sourcing, Recruitment, and Candidate Engagement | Employer Branding | Hiring process wizard

Position

As our new HR Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting managers and streamlining HR processes across the business. From preparing employment offers and contracts to managing absences and maintaining accurate records, you’ll ensure day-to-day HR administration runs smoothly and efficiently.

You’ll also be actively involved in recruitment, from posting job adverts through to onboarding new colleagues, helping create a positive candidate and employee experience. Acting as a first point of contact, you’ll respond to HR-related queries with professionalism and care, supporting colleagues and managers alike.

Some of your key responsibilities:

Manage core HR administration including contracts, offers, onboarding, benefits, vendor relationships, and payroll support.
Prepare and deliver regular and ad-hoc HR reports, such as headcount and absence data, to support business insight.
Ensure HR processes, templates, and documentation are accurate, compliant, and continuously improved.
Keep up to date with employment legislation and ensure HR practices remain compliant.
Collaborate with colleagues across sites, support HR projects, and contribute to works council activities.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

Experience in HR administration with working knowledge of a core HRIS
HR qualification (CIPD Level 3 or working towards Level 5)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to changing priorities.
Strong IT proficiency, including advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

What’s in it for me?

A competitive salary alongside inclusion into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
Enhanced employer pension contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes
25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays – We also offer the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day’s annual leave in case you need a couple of extra days.
We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.
Our Head Office sits within 44 acres of Northamptonshire countryside, nestled within the village of Wollaston. Access to free onsite car parking, electric car charging points, discounted cafeteria and even an onsite swimming pool.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.

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