Part Time HR Coordinator
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic HR professional to join a well-established and growing company based in St Albans in a part time role.
25 hours per week which can be worked across 3-5 days, this is an office-based role.
You will be responsible for independently managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring effective recruitment, onboarding, compliance, documentation, and HR systems. The role will maintain a structured and compliant stand-alone HR function, support managers and employees, and lead cost-effective recruitment.
What’s in it for you?
· Salary: Up to £43,000 pro rata
· Hours: 25 hours a week – ideally over 5 days, shorter week will be considered
· Friendly and supporting environment, growing company, opportunity to set up strategy within a new role
· Established and successful company
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Onboarding
· Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication
· Manage relationships with recruitment agencies
· Prepare contracts, offer letters, and onboarding documentation
· Coordinate structured onboarding programmes with line managers
HR Administration & HRIS
· Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS
· Manage employee data, right-to-work documentation, and compliance tracking
· Administer time, attendance, leave, and absence records
· Produce HR reports as required
Policy & Compliance
· Ensure company policies are applied consistently and remain up to date
· Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, and performance procedures
· Monitor compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal standards
Performance Management
· Coordinate the Performance Management System (PMS) cycle
· Track objectives, review timelines, and documentation
· Support managers in maintaining clear performance records
Training & Development
· Maintain training records and certification tracking
· Coordinate internal and external training programmes
· Support succession planning and development initiatives
Employee Relations Support
· Act as a first point of contact for HR queries
· Independently manage complex employee relations matters, escalating to senior management only where strategic input or formal approval is required
· Promote a positive and professional workplace culture
· Ensure full compliance and adherence with all company policies, procedures, guidelines and SOPs
What the employer is looking for:
· Previous experience in an HR administration or HR officer role
· Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
· Experience using HRIS systems.
· Strong organisational and documentation skills.
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
· Detail-oriented and highly organised
· Professional and approachable
· Proactive and solution-focused
· Strong communication skills