Role: HR Coordinator
Contract: 6-month initial
Location: Oxfordshire, UK
Role Purpose
This position provides operational HR support to a technical function, ensuring smooth coordination of people-related processes aligned to project timelines and departmental priorities. The role is key in maintaining efficient HR administration, supporting employee lifecycle activities, and enabling effective workforce planning within a fast-paced engineering or technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage contractor administration and planning activities
* Coordinate performance review cycles in line with technical project schedules
* Organise and track timesheets to support budget and compliance requirements
* Maintain and update technical skills matrices across engineering and performance functions
* Coordinate training initiatives in collaboration with Talent/Development teams
* Oversee desk allocation for new starters, internal moves, and project changes
* Administer new starter onboarding processes including system setup and induction scheduling
* Support secondments, rotations, and development moves within the technical teams
* Maintain the HR-related content on internal platforms (e.g., SharePoint or equivalent)
* Track and administer budgets for technical HR activities
* Provide general HR reporting and administrative support
* Assist with recruitment coordination for technical roles
Skills & Experience
* Strong organisational and administrative capabilities
* Competent user of HR systems and Microsoft Office
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
* Solid understanding of HR processes and compliance requirements
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Personal Attributes
* Detail-oriented and proactive in problem-solving
* Collaborative approach with a strong customer-service mindset
* Professional and discreet in handling confidential information
* Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, project-led environment
* Positive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement