People Coordinator

Club L London; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand based in Manchester is looking for a People Coordinator to support HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee engagement. The successful candidate will ensure smooth HR operations and help drive engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have entry-level HR experience and knowledge of UK employment law. This role offers growth opportunities and benefits like a bi-annual bonus, flexible working hours, and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonus scheme

25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Extra day off for your birthday

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

40% staff discount

Healthcare Cashplan

Free onsite gym

Enhanced pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Free snacks, drinks & treats

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an entry-level HR or People role.
• Basic understanding of UK employment law.
• Highly organised and resilient, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities and manage onboarding processes.
• Maintain and update employee records and provide HR administrative support.
• Assist in collating payroll data and support payroll submissions.

Skills

Experience in HR or People role

Knowledge of UK employment law

Organisational skills

Analytical capability

Proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems

Self-starter

Job description

As a People Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the People & Culture team across a variety of administrative and operational HR activities. Reporting into the Head of People & Culture and working closely with the People & Talent Partners, you'll help deliver a seamless employee experience throughout the entire lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to payroll, HR administration, and employee engagement.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including reviewing CVs, scheduling interviews, and maintaining accurate records in the applicant tracking system.
• Manage pre‑employment checks, right‑to‑work documentation, and reference processes.
• Own the onboarding process— from preparing offer letters and contracts to system setup and supporting induction sessions.

HR Administration

• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Provide administrative support to the People Partners and wider HR team.

Payroll Support

• Assist in collating and verifying payroll data to ensure accurate and timely monthly submissions.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes, including conducting exit interviews and ensuring all procedures align with company policies.

HR Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and confidential data in the HRIS, ensuring data integrity at all times.
• Produce and analyse HR metrics and reports to identify trends and support business decisions.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Support policy implementation and assist with grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Help drive engagement initiatives, including employee surveys and follow‑up action plans.

Benefits Administration

• Respond to employee benefit queries and maintain up‑to‑date records of entitlements.

General HR Support

• Contribute to ad hoc HR projects and provide general administrative support as required.

Benefits & Perks

• Bi‑annual bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10‑4
• Cycle to work scheme
• 40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay
• Free snacks, drinks & treats
• Social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an entry‑level HR or People role.
• Basic understanding of UK employment law.
• Commercial awareness with a pragmatic approach to HR solutions.
• Highly organised and resilient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capability.
• Confident using Excel and HRIS systems.
• A proactive self‑starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

You'll be part of an ambitious, creative, and supportive team driving innovation in fashion retail. We offer real opportunities for growth, continuous learning, and the chance to shape the employee experience within one of the UK's most exciting fashion brands.