People Operations Coordinator

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People Operations CoordinatorK  is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus, K  creates sustainable value by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

At K , We Deliver.

K  is looking for an HR Operations Coordinator to work in our Leatherhead offices.

The HR Operations Coordinator plays a key role in delivering an efficient, accurate, and customer-focused HR service across the employee lifecycle. Responsible for supporting core HR processes, maintaining employee records, and resolving employee queries, the role ensures a positive employee experience while maintaining high standards of data accuracy, compliance, and service delivery.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in HR Operations. Alongside delivering high-quality administrative and employee lifecycle support, the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop expertise in HR systems, data management, process improvement, and operational excellence, creating a strong foundation for future growth within the People function.

Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding.

Prepare and issue employment contracts, offer letters, employment-related correspondence, and HR documentation.

Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems, ensuring data integrity at all times.

Support payroll processes through timely and accurate processing of employee changes.

Administer absence management, probation reviews, and other employee-related processes.

Manage and respond to employee and manager queries, providing timely resolution and escalating where appropriate.

Monitor shared HR inboxes and action requests within agreed service levels.

Support the administration of employee benefits and associated documentation.

Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and data protection requirements.

Identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement, proposing practical solutions to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the development of efficient, scalable, and customer-focused HR processes.

Experience & Qualifications Essential Strong  organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Comfortable working with defined processes, procedures, and detailed administrative tasks.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience working in a customer service, administration, operations, shared services, or support environment.

Previous HR administration or HR Operations experience.

CIPD qualification or working towards a CIPD qualification.

Experience using HR systems such as Workday.

Knowledge & SkillsA genuine interest in…