People Coordinator

Location: Belvedere, Kent
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Industry: Food Production
Reporting to: People Manager

Overview

We’re partnering with a thriving food production business looking to appoint a proactive and highly organised People Coordinator. This role plays a key part in delivering a positive employee experience by supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring efficient people processes within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, and offboarding processes
• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and internal policies
• Support recruitment activity, including job advertising, interview coordination, and new starter onboarding
• Act as a first point of contact for employee queries, providing timely and professional support
• Assist with absence management tracking and reporting
• Prepare HR documentation, including offers, contracts, and policy updates
• Collate and submit payroll information accurately and on time
• Coordinate training activities and maintain training records
• Support engagement initiatives and people-focused projects
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal procedures within a production environment

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a People/HR administrative or coordination role
• Experience within manufacturing or food production environments is advantageous
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to engage with employees at all levels
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Exposure to payroll processes is beneficial

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 (essential)

Personal Attributes

• Positive, approachable, and people-focused
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills
• Collaborative team player with a hands-on mindset

Benefits

• Salary of £33,000
• Opportunity to grow within an evolving and supportive business
• Broad exposure to all areas of the people function
• Inclusive and team-oriented culture