People & Culture Coordinator
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing plant hire business seeking a proactive and highly organised People & Culture Coordinator.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, operationally focused environment where you will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle. You’ll ensure the delivery of high-quality HR administration while providing a responsive, people-focused service across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing and issuing offer letters, contracts, and new starter documentation accurately and efficiently.
* Coordinating onboarding processes, including inductions, compliance checks, and right-to-work/visa verification.
* Supporting recruitment by managing interview documentation and ensuring compliance before offers are issued.
* Monitoring probation periods and managing associated documentation.
* Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records within the HR system (e.g., CIPHR).
* Processing employee lifecycle changes such as promotions, salary updates, and leavers.
* Producing regular and ad-hoc reports on absence, holidays, and performance metrics.
* Liaising with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely data submission.
* Managing document retention and archiving in line with ISO 27001 standards.
* Acting as the first point of contact for employee and manager queries.
* Supporting benefits administration (e.g., holiday purchase schemes, EV salary sacrifice).
* Coordinating employee recognition and long-service awards.
* Providing note-taking support for employee relations matters and preparing case documentation.
* Escalating employee relations issues appropriately.
* Assisting with People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & Attributes
* Able to build strong working relationships across a diverse, operational workforce.
* Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail.
* Confident communicator with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
* Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Passion for delivering excellent people support and fostering an inclusive culture.
Experience & Qualifications
* CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable.
* Previous experience within HR or People administration (experience in construction, engineering, or plant hire sectors is advantageous).
* Strong experience using HR systems (e.g., CIPHR or similar).
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Understanding of UK GDPR and Right to Work requirements.
Why Apply?
* Join a reputable and growing organisation within the plant hire sector
* Opportunity to develop within a hands-on, operational HR role
* Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment