People Coordinator

Harlow Bros Ltd; Hathern; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Online GP access

10% discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Employee Referral Scheme

In-house training & qualifications

Job summary

Harlow Bros Ltd is seeking a dedicated People Coordinator to join our team at Long Whatton. The role provides high-quality operational support across the employee lifecycle, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, HRIS administration, probation, and training logistics.

You will support managers with recruitment, maintain HR records, assist with payroll inputs, and help drive performance management and policy compliance within UK employment law. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification is required.
• Strong time management and note-taking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel.
• Experience with HR platforms (Talos, Health Box HR) and Harlow Academy.
• Basic understanding of UK employment law.
• Previous HR experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment processes including job postings, interviews, and candidate communications.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems (e.g., Healthbox HR, Talos).
• Process changes to terms, leavers and probation reviews.
• Assist with payroll inputs (new starters, absence data).
• Support performance management such as probation reviews and appraisals.
• Respond to general HR queries and escalate complex issues to senior team.
• Support absence tracking and return-to-work processes.
• Ensure adherence to UK employment law and HTG policies.
• Keep up to date with employment law changes.
• Support audits and reporting for HR metrics.
• Assist internal communications, such as newsletters and policy updates.

Skills

Time Management

Note Taking

Microsoft Office/Excel

Basic understanding of UK employment

Previous HR experience

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Talos

Health Box HR

Harlow Academy

Job description

Location: Harlow Bros Long Whatton, Hathern Road, Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5DE.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 40 Hours 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute lunch break.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated People Coordinator to join our team at Long Whatton. We are looking forsomeone to provide high-quality operational support across the employee lifecycle. Focusing on recruitment, onboarding, HRIS administration, probation, training logistics. Ensuring managers and colleagues receive consistent, timely, and compliant service in line with HTG policies and statutory requirements.

What you’ll be doing as a People Coordinator:

• Support managers with the recruitment process including job postings, interviews and candidate communications
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems (e.g. Healthbox HR, Talos)
• Process change to terms, leavers and probation reviews
• Assist with payroll inputs (e.g., new starters, absence data)
• Support performance management processes such as probation reviews and appraisals
• Respond to general HR queries and escalat complex issues to senior team members
• Support absence tracking and ensure return to work processes are completed
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and UK employment law
• Keep up to date with employment law changes
• Support audits and reporting for HR metrics
• Support internal communications, such as newsletters and policy updates

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 3
• Time Management
• Note Taking
• Microsoft Office/Excel
• Experience with Talos, Health Box HR and Harlow Academy (or comparable platforms)
• Basic understanding of UK employment basics
• Previous HR experience

What We Offer:

• Life assurance cover
• Access to 24/7 online GP
• 10% Discount across Harlow Bros. Branches
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extras retail discounts & Byond Card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• In House Training and Recognised Qualifications

Harlow Timber Group is a leading provider of quality timber products and building materials, committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history and strong presence in the industry, we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable team and our dedication to excellence.

Harlow Timber Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also proud to be employee-owned, creating a future built on shared success and strong values. Our Employee Ownership Trust empowers our people while preserving the principles that have shaped our business.