People Coordinator

Harlow Timber Group; Long Whatton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

24/7 online GP

10% Discount across Harlow Bros.

Employee Assistance Programme

Extras retail discounts & Byond Card

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Harlow Timber Group is seeking a proactive People Coordinator to manage the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to HRIS administration and payroll input support. The role emphasizes compliance with UK employment law and consistent service across teams.

The successful candidate will handle probation and training logistics, assist with performance management, and contribute to HR reporting and internal communications while ensuring data accuracy and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification required.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate employee records and data privacy.
• Experience using HRIS tools such as Talos, Health Box HR and Harlow Academy.

Responsibilities

• Support managers with recruitment including job postings, interviews and candidate communications.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems (e.g., Talos, Health Box HR).
• Process changes to terms, leavers and probation reviews.
• Assist with payroll inputs (new starters, absence data).
• Support performance management processes such as probation reviews and appraisals.
• Respond to general HR queries and escalate complex issues.

Skills

Time Management

Note Taking

Microsoft Office/Excel

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 for someone 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 elevate 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 basicsPrevious 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

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.