People & Culture Coordinator – 12m Fixed Term Contract

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. Coordinate employee lifecycle administration from onboarding to exit .

Posted 10/15/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 - £38,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People & Culture administration, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and maintaining accurate employee records. Proficient in HRIS management and compliance with UK employment law and data protection regulations.

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CIPD Level 3Employee Lifecycle AdministrationHRIS ManagementRecruitment CoordinationPayroll Administration

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Hard Skills

Employee Records ManagementOnboarding AdministrationPre-Employment ChecksData ProtectionHR Policies KnowledgePayroll CoordinationMandatory Training AdministrationRecruitment AdministrationAttention to DetailOrganisational Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationProactive CollaborationDiscretion in Handling Sensitive InformationAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365HR SystemsHRIS

Certifications & Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or AboveCIPD Level 3 or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

UK Employment LawSafer RecruitmentContinuous ImprovementPeople ReportingData Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate employee lifecycle administration from onboarding to exit
Manage pre-employment and onboarding administration, including offers, vetting, checks and employee records
Coordinate new starter inductions and probation processes
Maintain accurate employee data across P&C systems and HRIS
Maintain compliant employee records and support reporting and management information
Manage central P&C communication channels, shared inbox and HRIS enquiries
Provide first-line P&C information and guidance, escalating complex matters
Coordinate monthly payroll administration
Coordinate mandatory training administration and completion records
Provide administrative support for employee relations matters
Support recruitment administration, interview coordination, selection activities and recruitment records
Support P&C projects and service improvements
Report to the People & Culture Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or above, with CIPD Level 3 or equivalent relevant professional experience
Experience providing People & Culture/HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee changes and leavers
Strong administration and organisational skills, with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and trackers
Good working knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, confidentiality, data protection and GDPR
Experience coordinating recruitment, pre-employment checks, onboarding and payroll-related administration
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience providing first-line P&C/HR support and handling sensitive information with discretion
Confident IT and digital skills, including Microsoft 365 and HR systems/HRIS
Proactive approach to stakeholder collaboration, completing activities and identifying process improvements
Additional knowledge or experience across UK employment law, payroll and benefits administration, safer recruitment and pre-employment screening, people reporting and data quality, and continuous improvement would be ideal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote working with approximately 2 days a month in the London office, although there will be a requirement to attend conventions, forums and events
Generous annual leave, plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Excellent pension package through salary sacrifice
Personal and professional growth
Wellbeing breaks
Wellbeing hub access including exercise programmes, meditation guides, sleep stories and yoga
Agile ways of working
Opportunities to collaborate and innovate
Initiatives promoting employee wellness
Dedicated inclusion champions
Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
Best Companies recognition
Investors in People Gold accreditation