People Operations Coordinator - 12 month FTC New Milton Keynes, UK

Rightmove Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental/Optical/Physio cash plan

Private medical insurance

Pension and life insurance

27 days holiday + volunteering days

Job summary

Rightmove Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a proactive People Operations Coordinator on a 12 month maternity leave contract to support the People team across the employee lifecycle. You will help ensure efficient processes, data accuracy, and a positive employee experience.

This role operates on a hybrid model with 2 office days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from Milton Keynes, delivering onboarding support, benefits coordination, and policy guidance to staff and managers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR administrative role or exposure to HR through training.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proactive and adaptable, thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the People team.
• Be the first point of contact for employee queries, directing them to the appropriate team member.
• Support onboarding, contract changes, and leavers.
• Manage employee benefits and liaise with providers to ensure a smooth experience.
• Provide guidance on policies, processes, and systems.
• Contribute to the delivery of people projects and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate data across all systems, preparing and updating reports and documentation as needed.

Skills

HR administration

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Proactive & adaptable

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

People Operations Coordinator - 12 month FTC

Milton Keynes, UK

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler,by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.

We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millionsof people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.

We’re looking for a proactive and people-oriented People Operations Coordinator to join our team for a 12 month maternity leave contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their HR career to play a key role in supporting the People team and delivering a smooth, inclusive, and engaging employee experience across the entire employee lifecycle. You’ll help ensure our people processes are efficient, consistent, and aligned with our culture and values.

We work on a hybrid model, with this role based from our Milton Keynes office, 2 days a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

What you’ll be doing

• You will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the People team.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, resolving issues where possible or directing them to the appropriate team member, such as a People Business Partner, to ensure timely and accurate support.
• Supporting the day-to-day administration of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, and leavers.
  
• Manage employee benefits and liaise with providers to ensure a smooth experience for employees.
• Be a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, processes, and systems.
• Contribute to the delivery of people projects and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate data across all systems, preparing and updating reports and documentation as needed.

Who you are

• Experience in a HR administrative role or exposure to HR through training is desirable, demonstrating a solid foundation in people processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and able to undertake basic analysis and support in the creation of documents and presentations.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proactive & adaptable, thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proactive & adaptable, thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Life at Rightmove

Despite our growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:

• Wecreatevalue…by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.
• Wethinkbigger…by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.
• Wecaredeeply…by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.
• Wemovetogether…by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.
• Wemakea difference…by focusing on delivering measurable impact.

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 89% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!

What we offer

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.
• Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.
• We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office. For our roles, such as Field or Home-based positions, different working arrangements apply - full details will be shared during the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation.

At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.

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