HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator

Location:

Near Blackpool (Office-based initially, with flexibility over time)

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum

Full-time

Thompsons is a fast‑paced, hands‑on fit‑out and refurbishment specialist working with national retailers and independent brands across the Food & Beverage, Leisure, Retail and Workspace sectors.

With in‑house joinery and electrical expertise, we deliver high‑quality, bespoke spaces and nationwide roll‑out programmes. Our reputation is built on reliability, craftsmanship, and a collaborative, no‑nonsense approach.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible, trusted role at the centre of the business – not just supporting HR but helping shape how it works as we grow.

You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day HR coordination, becoming the go‑to person for keeping things organised, supporting managers, and ensuring people processes run smoothly.

What makes this role different is the opportunity to build and influence. You won’t be stepping into a rigid HR function – instead, you’ll help develop it, improve it, and grow it over time.

You’ll be supported by an experienced external HR partner, who will provide technical employee relations advice such as grievances, disciplinaries, performance concerns, and formal people processes. Your role will be to coordinate administration, maintain records, and help managers stay on track with agreed next steps.

• Own and maintain accurate HR records and employee documentation
• Prepare contracts, offer letters, and onboarding materials
• Coordinate recruitment activity, including interviews and candidate communication
• Support onboarding and ensure new starters are set up for success
• Track absence, holidays, and provide payroll input support
• Manage and coordinate training records and development activity
• Act as a trusted first point of contact for HR queries, ensuring any employee relations matters are referred to the external HR partner for advice while coordinating administration and keeping the relevant manager on track with agreed actions
• Coordinate people matters by working alongside the external HR partner, supporting managers with practical follow‑up, records, reminders, and next steps needed to keep each process moving
• Take ownership of HR administrative processes and help improve how practical day‑to‑day people activity is coordinated across the business
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives (surveys, ideas, events)

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and confident dealing with people.

You'll likely have:

• Experience in an HR, recruitment, or people‑focused coordination role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with people at all levels
• A proactive mindset – you spot what needs doing and get on with it
• Ability to build relationships and earn credibility quickly
• Confidence to ask questions, share ideas, and challenge appropriately
• Comfortable speaking with a wide range of people – from site teams and workshop staff to senior managers – and able to build trust across the business
• Experience in fast‑paced environments (e.g. hospitality, logistics, construction, or similar) would be a real advantage

• Real visibility within the business
• The opportunity to help shape and develop the HR function
• Support from experienced HR professionals
• A pathway to develop into a broader HR role over time
• Investment in training and development, including HR qualifications if desired

This role is office‑based initially, as building relationships across the business is key to success.

Once established, there is potential for hybrid flexibility, based on performance, trust, and business needs.

• Competitive salary (£27,000 – £32,000)
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Wellness Wednesdays (complimentary breakfast)
• Team recognition awards
• Regular company events and socials
• Auto‑enrolment pension