HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator – Devonport | £26,000–£28,000 DOE | Full-Time, Permanent

Morson are proud to be partnering with a leading global industrial organisation, currently seeking a HR Coordinator to join their dynamic People team based at their Devonport office.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, working on-site five days a week.

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 (depending on experience)

• Act as the first point of contact for general People/HR enquiries, escalating complex matters to the People Manager as needed.

• Manage weekly onboarding and offboarding processes including letters, documentation, and system updates.

• Administer HR-related documentation such as employment contracts, new starter packs, pension and life assurance forms, and right-to-work records.

• Maintain accurate employee records within the People and Payroll systems, ensuring compliance with current legislation.

• Keep employee e-files up to date and confidential.

• Monitor sickness absence, update trackers, and escalate long-term absences as appropriate. Support with sickness review meetings and capability cases.

• Arrange and take notes in formal and informal meetings (absence, disciplinary, grievance), produce outcome letters, and coach managers on HR best practices and policies.

• Liaise with Occupational Health on cases related to ill health and long-term absence, including arranging referrals and follow-up meetings.

• Support the full recruitment cycle for the Devonport site – from advertising roles and managing onboarding, to overseeing security clearance and coordinating inductions.

• Collaborate with the Training Department to ensure new starters are booked onto mandatory training.

• Manage recruitment and selection processes for weekly-paid staff, liaising with relevant departments and agencies.

• Support ad hoc HR projects and provide general assistance to the People Manager as required.

• Proven HR administration experience, with strong attention to detail and an ability to manage complex documentation.

• Self-motivated and confident working independently to manage your workload.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across departments and with stakeholders.

• Good knowledge of core HR principles and Employment Law.

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced HR environment is essential.

If you’re an organised and proactive HR professional looking to grow your career within a supportive and well-established team, we’d love to hear from you.