HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator – Permanent

Hybrid Christchurch Base

Bi-weekly travel to our regional offices in Sheffield and Widnes

Dovetail Recruitment are proud to be working with a long-standing client who are looking for a HR Coordinator to join their People & Culture team of 7. Having partnered with this business for over 10 years, we have seen first-hand their continued growth and commitment to creating a positive and supportive workplace culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a people-focused organisation where you will play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. Working within a collaborative team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, compliance and HR projects.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Ability to buy additional holiday
• Medical cash plan, and access to mental health support
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Annual social events
• Cycle to Work scheme
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and absence cases, with support from the People Team.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to managers on performance management and support performance improvement plans.
• Conduct workplace investigations and help resolve employee issues in line with company policies and employment legislation.
  
  

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Support recruitment activities, including candidate interviews and cultural fit assessments.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives, including booking sessions and maintaining training records.
• Identify learning and development opportunities to support employee growth.
  
  

HR Compliance & Policy

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Support the review and development of HR policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on HR-related matters, escalating complex issues where appropriate.
  
  

HR Systems, Payroll & Benefits

• Maintain HR systems (including CezanneHR), ensuring accurate employee data and reporting.
• Support payroll administration, pension reporting and employee benefits processes.
• Maintain records relating to leave, pensions and other employee entitlements.
  
  

Employee Lifecycle & Culture

• Support the employee journey from recruitment and onboarding through to probation and development.
• Partner with managers to understand workforce needs and skills requirements.
• Help deliver employee engagement, training and wellbeing initiatives, including company social events.
• Provide general HR administration and project support across the People & Culture function.
  
  

Requirements

• Previous experience as an HR Coordinator, HR Advisor, People Advisor, HR Officer or HR Generalist.
• Good understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be advantageous.
  
  

If you are looking for a varied HR role within a growing business that genuinely values its people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Laura for more information. Having worked closely with this business for over 10 years, Laura can provide valuable insight into the company, culture and recruitment process to support your application.