People Services Coordinator – Onboarding & Admin

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

CPD and career development support

Eye tests

Staff parking on campus

Gym access on campus

Job summary

Coastland College is seeking a proactive People Administrator to join the People Team. You will deliver efficient, professional administrative support across the employee lifecycle, supporting recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, compliance and data workflows.

The role offers flexibility and development opportunities, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and accurate records, while working across two campuses in Weymouth and Kingston Maurward.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, recruitment or People Services is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality administrative support across the People Team.
• Act as first point of contact for People‑related enquiries with colleagues, managers and candidates.
• Manage and monitor People Team inboxes, ensuring timely, professional responses.
• Prepare contracts, letters and other employment documentation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems and workforce data.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Coastland College is seeking a proactive People Administrator to join the People Team. You will deliver efficient, professional administrative support across the employee lifecycle, supporting recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, compliance and data workflows.

The role offers flexibility and development opportunities, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and accurate records, while working across two campuses in Weymouth and Kingston Maurward.