People Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract)

Cooper Parry; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Generous holiday entitlement

Parental leave policy

Pension scheme

No dress code

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering opportunities

Social clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry is seeking a People Coordinator to join the HR Operations team on a fixed-term contract based in our Castle Donington office. You will be the main admin contact, handling onboarding, correspondence, and processes for new starters and leavers with a sharp eye for detail.

You’ll produce vital HR documents, manage benefits and reporting, and support broader People projects. The role offers exposure to a wide range of HR activities and a collaborative culture within CP.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage People Team Inbox and respond to general queries (holiday entitlements, leave).
• Produce accurate new starter documents: offer letters, contracts, onboarding comms.
• Lead onboarding and leavers processes with external suppliers to ensure timely CP merch.
• Create letters for pay reviews and bonuses.
• Prepare and administer probation pass letters.
• Support family-friendly procedures and employee benefits administration.
• Generate reports and assist with projects across the team.
• Support wider team projects and lead smaller admin initiatives.
• Perform driving license checks as part of compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Prioritise workload

HR passion

Continuous improvement

Eager to learn

Interpersonal skills

Team spirit

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a new People Coordinator to come and join the team on a fixed term contract until June 202 7 !

Based out of our Castle Donington office, you’ll sit in our HR Operations team and will be exposed to all things people focused; from the day-to-day administration to exciting forward-thinking projects…. if you’re a people person with an eye for detail, a flare for organising and find coordinating a doddle…then this could be the role for you!

About The Team

Our People Team is at the core of what CP is and helps to make us a people first business. They support us in our ongoing goals to retain an incredible culture whilst we grow as a business, providing insights to our people engagement and supporting our leadership teams in reaching their goals through their people plans.

About The Day To Day

As a People Coordinator, your role will be providing support across the People Team, being the main point of contact for all things admin related, playing a critical role within the CP family . We cannot stress how important attention to detail is within this role. You need to be accurate , reliable and efficient.

The role incudes a whole host of activities, but here's a quick overview:

• Managing our People Team Inbox, assisting with general queries, such as holiday entitlements and booking leave, knowing when to escape queries to the Peop le BPs.
• Producing accurate new starter documentation using our internal systems; offer letters, contracts, onboarding communications and internal communications of new starter announcements to the wider business.
• Drive and deliver the new starters and leavers processes (including onboarding). Liaising with external suppliers to ensure new starters get their CP merch on time.
• Help with the creation of letters e.g. pay review and bonus
• Creating and administering probation pass letters
• Managing our family friendly procedures.
• Reporting
• Administration of employee benefits
• Getting stuck in with wider team projects as well as taking the lead on some smaller administrative projects.
• Driving license checks

T h e role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey, wi th ac sess to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further .

About You

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together . All we ask of our people is that they play all in . You’ll c ontinuously strive to keep learning – whether you’ re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave , stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all , be nice . A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

• Have great attention to detail
• Be well organised in fast paced environment
• Have the ability to prioritise workload
• Have a passion for HR with a genuine interest in what you're doing to day to day
• Demonstrate an innovative approach to see continuous improvement
• Be e ager and quick to learn
• Have st rong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a great team spirit
• Have g ood use of Microsoft packages

About Us

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check Out Our Recent Achievements

• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s Why We Offer Things Like

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.