People Coordinator – HR Ops & Onboarding (Coventry, Onsite)

Michael Page; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employer pension

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a focused People Coordinator to join our Coventry-based team. This fully office-based role will manage recruitment, onboarding, employee records and payroll-related tasks within a busy HR function.

You will ensure GDPR, safeguarding and employment compliance while supporting wider People & Culture initiatives. The ideal candidate has HR experience and strong organisational skills, with a proactive approach to confidential information.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR, People Operations or HR Administration.
• Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, payroll and records.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Able to handle confidential employee information professionally and accurately.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and Microsoft Office/HR systems skills.
• Desirable: UK employment law knowledge, education/multi-site experience, payroll experience and CIPD Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and pre-employment checks, including contracts, references, DBS, right-to-work and qualifications.
• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding for new starters, ensuring documentation, HRIS records and inductions are completed.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process changes such as promotions, salary adjustments and leavers.
• Support monthly payroll, pensions and benefits by coordinating employee changes and resolving payroll queries.
• Administer probation and employee lifecycle processes, including absence, family leave, flexible working and offboarding.
• Ensure GDPR, safeguarding and employment compliance, while contributing to process improvements and wider People & Culture projects.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office/HR systems

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a focused People Coordinator to join our Coventry-based team. This fully office-based role will manage recruitment, onboarding, employee records and payroll-related tasks within a busy HR function.

You will ensure GDPR, safeguarding and employment compliance while supporting wider People & Culture initiatives. The ideal candidate has HR experience and strong organisational skills, with a proactive approach to confidential information.