HR Coordinator
Reports to: Head of People
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, dependant on experience
Contract: Fixed-term 6-month contract, to start immediately
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, hybrid working with three days per week in our London office
About Us
Praetorian Connections Ltd (PCL) is a leading provider of language-enabled Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), supporting geopolitical, security, and risk-focused decision making.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and conscientious HR Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, with a key focus on recruitment, onboarding, and HR systems. This is a varied role suited to someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working in a busy HR environment, and is committed to delivering a positive candidate and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating recruitment administration, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, feedback and outcomes.
- Supporting hiring managers with application screening, candidate shortlisting and recruitment tracking.
- Acting as a professional point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Carrying out pre-employment checks, including references, right-to-work verification, DBS checks and other screening requirements.
- Maintaining accurate employee records and updating the HRIS and ATS.
- Processing employee lifecycle changes, including new starters, promotions, salary changes and leavers.
- Supporting onboarding, induction scheduling and new starter administration.
- Preparing contracts, variation letters and other employment-related documentation.
- Providing general administrative support to the HR team and wider people activity.
About You
You will be professional, approachable and adaptable, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will hold yourself to high standards, handle confidential information with discretion, and be committed to providing a positive candidate and employee experience.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in HR or recruitment administration.
- Experience using HR systems or HRIS platforms.
- Strong organisational, coordination and communication skills.
- High levels of accuracy when working with data, records and documentation.
- Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- An understanding of recruitment processes, right-to-work requirements, GDPR and HR best practice.
- CIPD Level 3, or working towards it, would be advantageous but not a necessity.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and detail focused.
- Conscientious and committed to high standards.
- Professional, discreet and trustworthy.
- Proactive and able to use initiative.
- Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities.
If you are looking for a varied HR role where you can make a positive impact across recruitment, onboarding and employee administration, we would welcome your application.