Do you enjoy keeping things organised, supporting people, and being the person others can rely on to get things right?
Were looking for an HR Coordinator to join our People Services team in Peterborough. This is a permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week, worked flexibly) and a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy HR environment where accuracy, care, and great customer service really matter.
As HR Coordinator, youll play a key part in supporting colleagues across the organisation throughout the full employee lifecycle. From recruitment and onboarding to contract changes and record keeping, youll help ensure our HR processes run smoothly, compliantly, and with people at the heart of everything we do.
About the role
In this role, youll provide accurate and timely HR administrative support across a wide range of activities. Youll work closely with People Partners, managers, and colleagues across the organisation, making sure information is up to date, processes are followed correctly, and everyone receives a friendly and professional service.
Your responsibilities as HR Coordinator will include:
Processing starters, leavers and internal changes, ensuring all relevant teams are kept informed
Supporting recruitment from advert stage through to onboarding, in line with safer recruitment requirements
Carrying out pre-employment checks including right to work, DBS, references and qualifications
Preparing contracts and contract variations with strong attention to detail and version control
Maintaining accurate, confidential employee records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements
Supporting probation processes and highlighting any issues to People Partners
Maintaining HR systems and people data to support reporting, audits and inspections
Providing administrative support to learning, development and people initiatives
Contributing to continuous improvement projects within the People Services team
Who were looking for
Were looking for someone who is organised, approachable, and takes pride in doing things properly. Youll enjoy working with people, handling confidential information sensitively, and juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Youll bring:
At least two years experience in an HR administration or HR apprentice role
Strong customer service and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with data and systems
Experience handling confidential information in line with GDPR
A good understanding of core HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding and payroll changes
Confidence using Microsoft applications and HR systems
A proactive, calm and professional approach
Experience within the Further Education sector and a CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards one) are desirable but not essential.
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