People Coordinator (12-Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover)About the RoleWe're looking for an organised and people-focused People Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll support the full employee lifecycle-from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll support and employee relations.
Working closely with the People/HR team and colleagues across the business, you'll play a key role in delivering a positive employee experience while ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently.
This is an office-based role, working 37.5 hours per week:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00
- Friday: 08:30 - 14:30
Key Responsibilities- Provide administrative support on low-level employee relations matters (e.g. absence, conduct, performance)
- Attend meetings and take accurate, confidential notes
- Guide managers on policies and processes, escalating where appropriate
- Support the preparation and processing of monthly payroll
- Assist with employee engagement and recognition initiatives
- Coordinate recruitment activity, including liaising with agencies, scheduling interviews, and managing candidates
- Manage onboarding processes, including contracts, right-to-work checks, and inductions
- Process leavers, including exit interviews and system updates
- Maintain accurate HR records and employee data
- Monitor absence and support HR reporting (e.g. holidays, overtime, KPIs)
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection standards
- Provide general administrative support across the People/HR function
About YouYou'll have a solid foundation in HR administration and a genuine passion for supporting people. You're highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident handling sensitive information.
Essential:- Previous experience in an HR or People administration role
- Experience supporting low-level employee relations matters
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
- Professional approach to handling confidential information
Desirable:- CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience
- Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding
- Exposure to payroll processes (e.g. Sage or similar systems)
- Experience within a manufacturing or similar environment
What We're Looking For- A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Friendly, professional, and approachable communication style
- A willingness to learn, develop, and take ownership
