People Operations Coordinator

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff is seeking a People Operations Coordinator for a 12-month FTC. This role involves managing HR operations, maintaining HR systems, and providing employee guidance. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and the chance to work in a values-driven organization that prioritizes employee well-being.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy HR team, payroll experience is a plus.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence using HRIS and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Drafting offer letters and contracts, managing payroll queries.
• Providing daily HR guidance and maintaining the HR system.
• Ensuring timely responses to queries and documenting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Collaboration

Data confidentiality

HRIS proficiency

Job description

**IMMEDIATE STARTER NEEDED** 12month FTC

People Operations Coordinator | Legal Sector | Cardiff (Hybrid) | £Competitive |

CALLING ALL IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE HR PROFESSIONALS

Are you a proactive HR professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering first-class employee experiences? We're partnering with a highly regarded, values-led law firm known for its innovative approach, bold thinking, and commitment to kindness. With a global reach and a reputation for excellence, this firm supports some of the world's most inspiring organisations - from iconic multinationals to pioneering start-ups.

The Role

We're looking for a confident and capable People Operations Coordinator to join a dynamic and supportive People team on a 12 month FTC

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting offer letters and contracts, creating system records, liaising with relevant departments to ensure IT equipment and accounts are set up accordingly.
• Arranging leaver details, including liaison with the relevant HR Manager/Officer, and feeding relevant information into the payroll as appropriate.
• Preparation of contractual change paperwork as and when required (e.g change in hours, role, location, promotion).
• Providing guidance to staff regarding payroll. Including and not limited to handling firm-wide payroll queries and carry out regular reconciliation.
• Providing day-to-day HR guidance on policies, procedures and processes.
• Maintaining the HR system and ensuring information is inputted accurately and in a timely manner, including changes to salary, hours, benefits, personal details etc.
• Take an active role in ensuring queries are responded to in a timely manner.
• Ensuring processes are documented, with a focus on efficiencies and process improvements.
• Working across the HR Team to support colleagues in periods of peak work and/or absence.

What We're Looking For

Experience in a busy HR team (if you have payroll experience - even better!)

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organisational and communication skills

A calm, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative approach

Understanding of the importance of data confidentiality

Confidence using HRIS and digital tools

Cardiff (hybrid working available)

Full-time, 12 months FTC

Competitive salary + benefits

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven firm where people and ideas matter. You'll join a supportive and forward-thinking HR team, and work in a business that invests in its people and genuinely lives its values.

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