Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
01/05/2026
About this job
Your new company Hays are working with an exclusive business based in Congleton who are looking for a HR Coordinator on a permanent basis.
They are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Coordinator to operate in a stand‑alone capacity, supporting the full employee lifecycle and acting as the primary point of contact for all HR matters.
This role requires someone confident in working independently, providing sound HR advice, and managing day‑to‑day operational HR responsibilities with professionalism and discretion.
You will support managers, maintain HR compliance, and oversee a wide range of generalist HR activities.
It's an ideal role for someone who enjoys autonomy and wants to make a meaningful impact within a business.
Your new role Act as the first point of contact for all HR queries, offering clear and timely guidance.
Manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, contracts, inductions, right‑to‑work checks, and leavers.
Handle disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence cases independently, ensuring legal compliance and fair outcomes.
Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring GDPR standards are met.
Support managers with policy interpretation, process guidance, and people management best practice.
Prepare HR reports and support continuous improvement of HR processes.
Coordinate training, development initiatives, and probation reviews.
Oversee sickness reporting, return‑to‑work meetings, and occupational health referrals.
Support recruitment activities including adverts, shortlisting, interviews, and offer paperwork.
Assist with payroll preparation by ensuring timely updates on all employee changes.
* Health & Safety ExperienceExperience in Health & Safety would be a significant advantage, particularly in: Assisting with risk assessments.
* Monitoring statutory H&S training and compliance.
* Reporting accidents or near misses.
* Supporting audits, documentation, and H&S administration.
What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a stand‑alone HR role or similar generalist position.
Confident independently managing employee relations cases.
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work autonomously and manage changing priorities.
CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent experience; Level 5 advantageous.
Open to part‑time candidates, depending on experience and business need.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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