HR Co-ordinator
We are seeking an organised and people-focused HR Coordinator to deliver high quality HR support and help create a positive employee experience across our organisation.
Role: HR Coordinator
Salary: £31,135-£33,635
Location: Southend on Sea, Essex
Hours: Part-time or full-time, 22.5–37 hours per week (flexible)
Closing date: 1 June 2026
About the role
As HR Coordinator, you will provide comprehensive HR support across the full employee lifecycle, working closely with the Head of HR and another Coordinator. You will play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly, colleagues receive timely and accurate advice, and managers are supported to manage people matters confidently and fairly.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating end-to-end recruitment administration, from advertising and interviews through to offers, onboarding, right to work and DBS checks.
- Maintaining accurate employee records on the HR system, ensuring GDPR compliance.
- Providing first-line support for HR queries on policies, leave and benefits.
- Supporting employee lifecycle processes, including contracts, probation, sickness, family leave and leavers.
- Producing HR data, reports and metrics to support decision-making.
- Supporting and, where appropriate, leading employee relations casework, including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances, with guidance from the Head of HR on complex cases.
- Contributing to HR policy reviews, compliance monitoring and the continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience.
About you
You will have experience in an HR support or coordinator role, with a solid understanding of core HR processes and UK employment law. CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) or equivalent experience is essential. You will be highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing competing priorities.
You’ll be a clear and empathetic communicator, comfortable handling sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion. Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office is essential, and experience with IRIS HR or within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be an advantage.
About the organisation
We are a values-driven organisation committed to people-first, inclusive and supportive ways of working. Our focus is on creating a positive employee experience where colleagues feel supported, engaged and able to do their best work.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
HR Officer, HR Administrator, People Coordinator, HR Advisor, People & Culture Officer, Human Resources Officer.
