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