Join a well-established organisation operating within a regulated, service-led industry, supporting a large and dynamic UK workforce. The business prides itself on delivering high standards across its operations and is supported by a close-knit HR team that plays a critical role in ensuring people processes run efficiently and compliantly. This role is temp for up to 9 months, and will be looking to go permanent.
Based at the Head Office in Woking (with free on-site parking), you will be part of a busy and fast-paced environment where accuracy, collaboration, and responsiveness are key to success.
Your new role
As an HR Coordinator (Generalist), you will play a central role in delivering comprehensive HR support across the full employee lifecycle. Reporting to the HR Lead and working closely with the HR Officer, you will act as a key point of contact for HR queries and provide essential support to managers and employees across the business.
This is a hands-on, detail-focused role, where you will be responsible for:
Acting as a central point of contact for HR queries and managing the HR inbox
Supporting recruitment activity, including job postings, candidate screening and interview coordination
Conducting thorough candidate vetting and compliance checks in line with industry standards
Assisting with onboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience
Preparing and maintaining accurate employee documentation, including contracts and variations
Supporting managers with employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and absence processes
Maintaining HR systems and trackers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data
Assisting with payroll reporting and HR data for analysis
Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies and procedures at all timesThis role offers exposure to a wide variety of HR activities, within a busy, fast-moving environment where no two days are the same.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong generalist HR background combined with excellent organisational and communication skills.
You will have:
A minimum of 3 years' generalist HR experience
Practical experience supporting employee relations processes
A solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Confident communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
The ability to thrive in a busy, demanding environmentIdeally, you will also hold (or be working towards) a CIPD Level 3 qualification.
What you'll get in return
Competitive hourly rate of £14.50 - £16.00 (depending on experience)
Full-time position (Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm)
Long-term temporary opportunity with potential to become permanent
Opportunity to gain broad HR experience across a wide range of activities
Exposure to complex employee relations and compliance-driven processes
Supportive team environment within a growing organisation
Free on-site parkingWhat you need to do now
If you're a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to further develop your generalist HR experience, we'd love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£14.00 - £16.00 per hour