HR Coordinator

Moore Kingston Smith

. Coordinate employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, employment checks, contractual changes, benefits and leaver processes .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 - £38,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR administration and coordination, with a strong understanding of the employee lifecycle, HR processes, and UK employment law. Proficient in managing client relationships and providing responsive HR support across multiple accounts.

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HR Administration ExperienceCIPD QualificationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyEmployee Lifecycle KnowledgeClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

HR CoordinationEmployee Relations SupportHR System AdministrationDocumentation PreparationData Protection Awareness

Soft Skills

Strong Organisation SkillsClear Communication SkillsSound JudgementProfessional Client ApproachAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

HR PlatformsCase Management SystemsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD QualificationEquivalent HR-Related Qualification

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleHR ProcessesConfidentialityData ProtectionUK Employment Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, employment checks, contractual changes, benefits and leaver processes
Prepare and maintain employment documentation, including contracts, letters, policies, handbooks and other HR documents
Provide first-line HR support to clients and respond to day-to-day queries
Support and advise on straightforward employee matters and Employee Relations cases, escalating complex matters
Support HR Business Partners and Senior HR Business Partners with redundancy, TUPE and complex cases
Manage client HR records, personnel files, trackers and HR systems
Provide HR system administration and user support for client HR platforms
Build client relationships and provide responsive, professional service across multiple accounts
Manage competing priorities and workloads across clients
Provide hands-on HR support at client premises
Support client meetings, HR projects, organisational development activity and wider people initiatives
Develop and maintain HR resources, tools and knowledge materials
Keep HR and employment law knowledge up to date and share best practice
Contribute to improvements in HR processes, systems and service delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in an HR administration, HR coordination or comparable people-support role, ideally in a consultancy or multi-client environment
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines and accurate records
Clear written and verbal communication skills and a professional, helpful approach with clients, employees and colleagues
Good working knowledge of the employee lifecycle and core HR administration processes; awareness of confidentiality and data protection requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and Planner) and confidence using HR or case management systems
Sound judgement in recognising when an issue is outside the role’s authority and should be escalated
Willingness and ability to travel to client sites when required
CIPD qualification or working towards one, or an equivalent HR-related qualification
Experience supporting outsourced HR services, client visits, HR projects or payroll and benefits coordination
Awareness of UK employment law and the importance of referring requests for advice to a suitably qualified or authorised colleague