Hybrid HR & People Operations Coordinator

The Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Generous annual leave and pension

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking an HR Business Support Co-ordinator to join People & Organisational Development. The role involves providing administrative support to senior leaders, managing diaries and documents, coordinating onboarding, and maintaining intranet pages.

You will work with Trade Union partners and contribute to strategic projects while upholding confidentiality. The position offers hybrid working opportunities, a supportive environment, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-quality administrative support in a busy office, operational or HR environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written communication skills, including clear meeting notes and actions.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and building effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Deputy Chief People Officer and senior colleagues.
• Manage diaries, arrange meetings and prepare documentation.
• Support confidential meetings, including partnership work with Trade Union representatives and minute taking.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new colleagues (workspace, IT, access, induction).
• Maintain Business Support intranet pages and keep information up to date.
• Support strategic projects, policy development and departmental events.
• Act as Department Safety Co-ordinator, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders through procurement systems.
• Help deliver an excellent workplace experience across the department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Discretion with confidential info

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking an HR Business Support Co-ordinator to join People & Organisational Development. The role involves providing administrative support to senior leaders, managing diaries and documents, coordinating onboarding, and maintaining intranet pages.

You will work with Trade Union partners and contribute to strategic projects while upholding confidentiality. The position offers hybrid working opportunities, a supportive environment, and opportunities for