Temporary HR Coordinator

Altium LLC; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to develop employee relationships and support HR activities across the UK and Europe. The role requires a degree or CIPD level education and over 5 years of HR experience, preferably in a global environment. You will manage various HR processes, conduct interviews, and contribute to policy development while working in a challenging and multicultural setting. Competitive salary offered between £38,000 and £40,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in HR, ideally in a global company.
• Potential to grow and develop UK & Ireland legislation knowledge.
• Willingness to learn and grow expertise in international laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with employees and managers.
• Support HR activities across multiple regions.
• Conduct HR interviews and manage performance processes.

Skills

UK legislation and process knowledge

Ability to learn other country legislation

UK Visa application experience

Command of Excel and HR IT tools

Good oral and written communication

Education

Degree or CIPD level

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £38,000 – £40,000

Contract Type: Fixed‑term maternity cover

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon‑Fri)

Environmental Conditions: Office

We are delighted to be supporting our client, an established organisation within a dynamic, fast‑paced sector, in their search for an exceptional HR Advisor.

Specific Activities And Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with employees, managers and the HR team.
• Support HR activities in the UK, Ireland, BeNeLux and Northern Europe.
• Work closely with the HRSS support to manage and oversee HR administration activities.
• Contract and letter preparation, benefits support, visa support, processes and payroll knowledge.
• Support performance management, redundancy, stress management, absence management, maternity, parental leave and other HR processes.
• Conduct HR interviews.
• Contribute to policy development, keep on top of employment law changes and policy updates, and advise on HR policies.
• Participate in the Wellbeing & Social Group for UK & IE.
• Support any other HR related projects.
• UK Office management support: archiving, Health & Safety, event organising, ESG annual data collection, etc.

Qualifications

• Required education: Degree or CIPD level; other qualifications desirable.
• Required experience: 5+ years experience in HR, ideally in a global company.
• Need to have potential to grow and develop UK & Ireland legislation knowledge & experience as a minimum; experience in other countries is ideal but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow expertise in other countries.
• Other language a benefit but not necessary.

Technical Skills

• UK legislation and process knowledge.
• Ability to learn other country legislation (e.g., Ireland, Nordics, BeNeLux).
• UK Visa application experience.
• Command of Excel and HR IT tools.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks and priorities.

Additional Experience And Skills

• Good oral and written communication.
• Well organised with ability to manage a variety of tasks and priorities.
• Assertive.
• Creative, innovative, adaptable and flexible mindset.
• Ability to work within changing and challenging environments.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Work autonomously and proactively.
• Good command of Excel and IT tools.
• Ability to cultivate and establish relations.