HR Coordinator

The HireWorks Ltd • Permanent • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £37k / year • 18h ago

HR Operations Specialist / HR Coordinator

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist / HR Coordinator to join their HR team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive HR professional who enjoys delivering high-quality operational support across the full employee lifecycle. Working as part of a collaborative HR team, you'll play a key role in ensuring HR processes are efficient, compliant and provide an excellent experience for employees and managers alike.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for continuous improvement, and enjoy building strong working relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As the HR Operations Specialist / HR Coordinator, you'll provide comprehensive HR administration and operational support across all areas of the employee lifecycle. From recruitment and onboarding to payroll administration, employee relations support and compliance, you'll ensure HR processes are delivered accurately, professionally and in line with current legislation.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across multiple HR disciplines while contributing to the ongoing improvement of HR systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including preparing contracts, onboarding new starters, processing contractual changes and coordinating leavers.
Coordinate recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, liaising with candidates and completing pre-employment checks.
Maintain accurate employee records and update the HR Information System (HRIS).
Produce HR reports and monitor absence and training records.
Support employee relations activities by coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, taking notes where required and tracking probation reviews.
Prepare monthly payroll changes and administer employee benefits.
Process family leave documentation and support annual benefits administration.
Ensure compliance with right-to-work legislation, GDPR requirements and company policies.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation and employee self-service resources.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering an excellent HR service.

You'll have:

Previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Coordinator or HR Operations role.
A good understanding of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
Experience using HR Information Systems (HRIS).
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
A proactive, customer-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable

CIPD Level 3 qualification or currently working towards CIPD Level 5.
Experience supporting payroll administration.
Experience producing HR reports and analysing people data.
Experience working in a busy HR Operations or Shared Services environment.
Knowledge of HR process improvement methodologies.

What's on Offer?

Our client offers a supportive working environment with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression, alongside a competitive benefits package including:

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life assurance

Eye care support

Employee referral scheme

Training and development opportunities, including industry-recognised accreditations

Career progression within a growing organisation

Employee recognition initiatives

Regular company events and wellbeing activities

Apply Now

If you're looking for your next opportunity in HR Operations and want to join an organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement and employee development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Chloe at The HireWorks for more information.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.

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