People and Culture Co-ordinator

UniHomes; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading student property management company in Sheffield is seeking a People and Culture Coordinator. This role involves supporting HR practices, managing onboarding, and enhancing company culture through various initiatives. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of HR experience and be passionate about connecting with people. Benefits include a great working environment and numerous employee perks.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast

Healthcare scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Company social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in HR or people-focused roles.
• Organized and capable of multitasking.
• Proactive with a knack for turning ideas into actions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head of People and Culture.
• Support staff on employee relations.
• Draft and send offer letters and contracts.

Skills

HR or people-focused roles experience

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Proactive thinking

Event management

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

Job description

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People and Culture Co-ordinator, Sheffield

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UniHomes

Location:

Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

The role:

At UniHomes, we believe that our vibrant culture and passionate, empowered employees are key to our success. As our People and Culture Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of our continued transformational journey.

Reporting to our Head of People and Culture, you'll be a seasoned HR enthusiast who thrives on making a positive impact. You'll wear many hats – from handling employee relations to maintaining our HR portal, guiding new starters through their onboarding journey, orchestrating internal training sessions, and even adding a sprinkle of magic to our company events and wellbeing initiatives. Your role will be as diverse as it is essential.

Following our recent minority investment from LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group, the business is set for a period of accelerated growth that will lead to great opportunities and career advancement enabling your expertise to flourish. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual who thrives on mastering the art of connecting with people and wholeheartedly supporting their teammates.

Who are we?

UniHomes is a leading student property search and comparison portal and shared utilities provider. We offer a cutting-edge utility management service, taking the hassle out of shared bills for students. We currently operate in 41 university locations nationwide helping thousands of students find their ideal properties.

A progressive SME who is passionate about developing our technology and products to amplify the student rental market connecting students with their home from home. As we continue to evolve and innovate, we have huge ambitions for the future, making this a very exciting time to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head of People and Culture to champion HR practices that empower our team.
• Fully support our staff in conjunction with the Head of People and Culture on employee relations.
• Drafting and sending offer letters and contracts to successful applicants.
• Be the gatekeeper of our HR System, managing new staff entries and maintaining meticulous records.
• Curate and deliver internal training to ensure everyone is HR savvy.
• Support with onboarding new staff.
• Be on the pulse with leave management requests, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Play a pivotal role in payroll and benefits administration.
• Fuel our vibrant culture through wellbeing initiatives and company events.
• Update and edit policies and processes in collaboration with the Head of People and Culture.
• Support the Talent Acquisition Manager with talent attraction and managing the candidate journey.
• Report on key people stats and KPIs where necessary.
• Keep your finger on the pulse with HR industry updates, making recommendations to stay ahead of the game.

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in HR or people-focused roles
• CIPD Level 3 or above is a definite plus
• An organised master, capable of juggling tasks with a sense of ownership
• Multitasking is your superpower, backed by a keen eye for detail
• A proactive thinker with a knack for turning ideas into actions
• Event management experience would be amazing.
• Keen to support and care for our staff, a real team player.
• Trustworthy and reliable; confidentiality is key.
• MHFA ideal but not essential. Training will be offered if you would like to qualify.

What do you get when you work here:

With people and culture at the heart of our organisation, we are continually enhancing our employee culture and benefits.

Working in our stunning office at New Era Square in the centre of Sheffield, you will get complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, holidays, length of service days, voluntary day, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, career progression, a commitment to personal and professional development, employee of the month award, refer a friend scheme, staff discounts, mental health and financial support, and company social events.