People Coordinator

Southern Water; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a People Coordinator to lead the end-to-end onboarding process for new joiners on a fixed-term contract. You will issue contracts, manage pre-employment checks and support candidates from offer through to start date, all while maintaining accuracy in HR records and delivering a positive candidate experience.

Based in Durrington with hybrid working, you’ll thrive in a busy team, demonstrate strong MS Office skills, and build effective relationships with candidates,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR Administration, Recruitment Administration, Onboarding or Coordinator roles.
• Experience preparing contracts, offer letters and employment documentation.
• Strong administration skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build positive relationships with candidates, employees and managers.
• Resilience and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A positive, adaptable and can-do attitude with a willingness to embrace change.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to role model Southern Water's values and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Managing high-volume onboarding activity for new starters, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Preparing and issuing employment contracts, offer letters and associated onboarding documentation.
• Coordinating pre-employment checks, including references, right to work, security clearances and occupational health requirements.
• Monitoring onboarding progress and proactively following up outstanding actions to ensure deadlines are met.
• Acting as a key point of contact for candidates, employees and hiring managers, responding to queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring all data is processed in line with GDPR requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, templates and ways of working to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Supporting the team through periods of change and high-volume activity while maintaining excellent service standards.

Skills

HR Administration

Onboarding

Coordination

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Workday

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Workday

Job description

Closing Date2026-09-25

Job Title: People Coordinator

Location: Durrington / Hybrid

Contract Type: FTC

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £30,500.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term contract opportunity within our People Services team, playing a key role in delivering an exceptional onboarding experience for new joiners. As a People Coordinator, you'll ensure every stage of the onboarding journey runs smoothly and efficiently.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll manage the end-to-end onboarding process, from issuing contracts and offer documentation to coordinating pre-employment checks and supporting candidates through to their start date.

This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with experience in HR Administration, Recruitment Administration or a Coordinator role who enjoys structured processes, has excellent attention to detail and thrives in a busy environment. You'll bring a positive, can-do attitude, enjoy building relationships and be comfortable managing high-volume, repetitive tasks while maintaining exceptional levels of accuracy and service.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Managing high-volume onboarding activity for new starters, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Preparing and issuing employment contracts, offer letters and associated onboarding documentation.
• Coordinating pre-employment checks, including references, right to work, security clearances and occupational health requirements.
• Monitoring onboarding progress and proactively following up outstanding actions to ensure deadlines are met.
• Acting as a key point of contact for candidates, employees and hiring managers, responding to queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring all data is processed in line with GDPR requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, templates and ways of working to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Supporting the team through periods of change and high-volume activity while maintaining excellent service standards.

What you'll Bring to the role;

Essential

• Previous experience in HR Administration, Recruitment Administration, Onboarding or Coordinator roles.
• Experience preparing contracts, offer letters and employment documentation.
• Strong administration skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build positive relationships with candidates, employees and managers.
• Resilience and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A positive, adaptable and can-do attitude with a willingness to embrace change.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to role model Southern Water's values and behaviours.

Desirable

• Experience working within an HR, recruitment or shared services environment.
• Experience using Workday or a similar HR system.
• Understanding of HR processes and employment legislation.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain's water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation

At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we'd love to hear from you-even if you don't tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Water's security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.