Are you passionate about supporting people and fostering positive workplace experiences? Our client, a forward-thinking organisation within the education sector, is seekinhg to appoint a People Coordinator to it's team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of HR operations, ensuring smooth employee processes and contributing directly to the organisation’s mission to deliver outstanding education. You’ll be instrumental in providing exceptional support across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to payroll administration, making a tangible difference every day.

This is an exciting role ideal for someone eager to develop their HR expertise within a supportive environment that values inclusion, growth, and well-being. Whether you are looking to specialise in recruitment and onboarding or payroll and data management, this role presents a fantastic platform to build your career in people support, with plenty of scope to learn and grow.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for employee queries, providing prompt, friendly support
• Assisting with HR administration tasks, including managing absence records and maintaining accurate payroll data
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee records management
• Administering systems to ensure smooth HR and payroll processes
• Collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to enhance staff experience and operational efficiency

Essential skills and experience:

• Level 3 CIPD qualification in People Practice or equivalent, or current studies towards this qualification
• Proven experience in coordinating HR functions or similar administration roles
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with a high standard of accuracy
• Confidence working with IT systems, including MS Teams, OneDrive, and HR/payroll platforms
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

Nice to have skills:

• Experience in the education sector or local government
• Familiarity with end-to-end recruitment processes or payroll systems
• Previous involvement in employee onboarding or data management

The role is offered as a full time position, term time + 4 weeks. However, our client would welcome applications from HR Assistants who are looking for part time hours.
Please note, this position is office based. 

If you’re ready to contribute to an organisation that values its people, promotes diversity, and supports professional development, we encourage you to submit your CV to Becky Wilson