HR Coordinator

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Assist with the preparation of recruitment materials, including Job Descriptions, Person Specifications and adverts, in collaboration with the recruiting Manager.
• Coordinate the recruitment process in collaboration with the recruiting managers - advertise posts using social media, websites, media and agencies, post internal notices, manage enquiries, arrange short listing and interviews, manage job offer and complete new starter process (including induction and probation)
• Ensure timely and effective onboarding of new employees including collecting necessary documentation, completing DBS checks and completing the HR induction.
• Maintain relevant recruitment spreadsheets ensuring up to date with recruitment campaigns, including the recording of recruitment expenditure
• Support line managers with continued induction process (including the use of an Induction Checklist) and the probation process, including advice on the relevant timescales for formal probation meetings and objective setting. To advise the Head of People when performance issues arise during probation

Absence Management:

• Manage all employee absences, including sickness, maternity, and paternity leave, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Ensure efficient tracking and reporting of absences, including implementing absence management policies to minimise disruption to the business.
• Coordinate with employees on necessary documentation for absences, such as medical certificates, and assist with return-to-work processes.
• Refer employees to Occupational Health when required, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.
• Track and follow up on Occupational Health referrals to ensure timely feedback and recommendations are received and ensuring any necessary adjustments or accommodations are in place if applicable.
• Administer and track maternity, paternity, and carers leave requests, ensuring compliance with statutory rights and company policies.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on maternity, paternity, and carers leave, including the management of leave schedules, pay entitlements, and return-to-work arrangements.

Reporting / General HR Administration:

• Serve as first point of contact for employee queries related to HR policies and procedures.
• Use the database to assist in the preparation of people reports and the analysis of employee data, including KPI reports for example sickness absence, training and turnover to deliver management information
• Liaise with payroll regarding any monthly starters, leavers or changes.
• Assist with the creation and continued maintenance of the HR database document library to include contracts, letter templates and policy/procedure signature lists
• Maintain people database including working patterns, post management and organisation charts etc.
• Support the Head of People with staff wellbeing projects
• Liaise with payroll regarding any monthly starters, leavers or changes.
• Ensure excellent communication and customer service
• Support people/volunteer events
• Assist in the continued development of the HR database, in line with the ongoing project plan including auditing data.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Approach

• Previous experience in an HR administrative role (min 2 years)
• CIPD Level 3 or studying towards (desirable)
• Sound knowledge of HR processes and practices related to employee lifecycle management and absence management.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent grasp of English, including a breadth of vocabulary consistent with HR/procedures
• Experience of liaising with agencies, other organisations including internal and external candidates
• Data entry and database maintenance and reporting
• Proven experience of working in diverse communities, understanding and overcoming the impact of discrimination (desirable)
• Minute taking experience (desirable)