People Coordinator

TYNE & WEAR (Ref 698)   Permanent

up to £30k + excellent benefits + hybrid working

We are delighted to partner with our client, an innovative Northeast business as they prepare for further growth. Reporting to the Head of People, we are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused People Coordinator. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality administrative and coordination support, ensuring smooth people operations and an outstanding employee experience.

You will have experience in HR Administration with a keen eye for detail, a passion for process improvement, and a positive, can-do attitude. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Employee Experience: Own the full onboarding process, including creating contracts and offer letters, managing pre-boarding, and ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for new hires.
• Employee Support & HR Processes: First point of contact for employee queries, providing timely and helpful responses. Ensure smooth execution of key HR processes (e.g., parental leave, job changes) and maintain up-to-date policies and documents.
• HR Systems & Data Management: Maintain accurate records in HR systems ensuring GDPR compliance and data integrity.
• People Strategy & Projects: Contribute to key People initiatives and projects, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance employee engagement, development, and retention.
• Company Culture & Events: Support the planning and coordination of company-wide events.
• HR Compliance & Case Support: Assist in performance, disciplinary, and grievance processes by preparing documentation and taking meeting notes as needed.
• Recruitment Support: Assist with recruitment activities, including posting job openings, screening CVs, scheduling interviews, and initiating background checks.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration: Provide support in processing monthly payroll and managing employee benefits to ensure a seamless experience.

Essential Skills & Experience

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels.
• Highly organised, with strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, adaptable, and self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, eager to embrace change and improve working methods.
• Experience handling documentation, data entry, or coordinating processes in a professional environment.