HR Coordinator
Location: Borrow-in-Furness
Salary: £28,700
Fixed term contract until September 2026
Our client is currently looking to hire an experienced HR Coordinator to join the team on a fixed term 6 month contract. An excellent opportunity to work in a thriving team, who deliver outstanding advise and guidance to the business. Ideal candidate will be minimum CIPD level 3 qualified, available to commence ASAP.
Core Responsibilities
Manage staff lifecycle administration, including starters, changes, leavers and maintenance of accurate HR/Payroll records (ITrent).
Oversee absence management processes and produce required HR reports for auditing and analysis.
Support recruitment, onboarding, induction delivery and provide HR system training to staff and managers.
Lead and contribute to HR projects, committees and general HR team tasks.
Ensure compliance with Equality & Diversity, Prevent, Safeguarding and employment legislation.
Act as an ambassador at events and support wider HR initiatives.
Key HR Administration Duties
Prepare and issue offer letters, contracts, payroll forms and maintain HR action spreadsheets.
Process contract changes, pay changes, IT access requests and leaver administration including final pay calculations.
Liaise with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely information for monthly deadlines.
Maintain budget records and process orders for the Head of HR.
Record absence data, produce monthly starters/leavers/changes reports and maintain audit-ready records.
Specialist Functions
Act as team lead for ITrent, providing operational support and training.
Coordinate Health Surveillance processes with managers and the Health & Safety team.
Support absence management casework and wellbeing initiatives.
Provide guidance to the HR Administrator on administrative tasks.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure HR policies and procedures remain up to date and aligned with legislation and best practice.
Prepare for audits, stay up to date with employment law changes and ensure correct pre‑employment checks
Ensure all staff receive accurate information on terms and conditions during induction.
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