HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator

Wolverhampton (Hybrid - 3-4 days office based)

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Permanent

Our client is a well‑established international manufacturing and engineering organisation with operations across Europe, North America, Asia‑Pacific and beyond. As part of a global group, the business is committed to innovation, operational excellence and creating a positive employee experience through its people‑focused culture.

The HR Coordinator – People Systems & Compliance plays a pivotal role in enabling effective, consistent and compliant people operations across the organisation. The role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of core HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, with primary accountability for HR administration, HR systems ownership, compliance activities and the end‑to‑end new starter journey, including delivery of HR induction programmes.

• Manage and continuously improve the end‑to‑end onboarding journey for new colleagues globally, including delivery of HR inductions, onboarding workflows and coordination of all pre‑employment and day‑one activities.
• Coordinate HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including starters, movers and leavers, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across Talent & Culture processes.
• Act as a system administrator and super user for the HRIS, maintaining employee records, supporting data integrity and producing standard and ad‑hoc reports.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including coordination of hiring processes, contract generation, offer letters and system setup.
• Manage and monitor compliance activities, including right‑to‑work checks, mandatory training and policy adherence.
• Provide first‑line support to managers and employees on HR‑related queries, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Maintain HR trackers, dashboards and documentation to support reporting, audits and informed decision‑making.
• Coordinate learning and development activities, including training logistics, attendance tracking and maintenance of learning records.
• Support employee engagement and communications initiatives, including surveys, benefits administration and employee experience activities.
• Provide general support across the People & Culture team, contributing to projects, events and wider people programmes.

• Previous experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator or similar HR role within a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems, ideally with experience of Workday or a similar HRIS platform.
• Good understanding of UK employment practices, HR administration and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain data accuracy.
• Demonstrable experience of reviewing, improving and implementing HR processes.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the business.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Working towards, or willing to undertake, CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Company bonus scheme
• Eye care support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Long service recognition awards
• Life assurance cover
• Additional employee discounts and benefits

Effectively prioritises workloads and manages time efficiently.

Demonstrates logical planning and adaptability when circumstances change.

Self‑motivated with a proactive approach.

Encourages high performance and challenges existing ways of working.

Builds strong relationships through open, honest and effective communication.

Considers the needs of colleagues and stakeholders.

Works effectively across teams and supports others to achieve shared goals.

Provides constructive…