Vacancy details

Overview

Our client is a highly successful and innovative organisation based in the Sunderland area. A market leader within their field, the business continues to expand its operations nationwide and is experiencing sustained growth.

To support this continued success, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a HR Coordinator to join a talented HR team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality HR generalist and administrative support across the organisation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver effective day‑to‑day support to the HR team and wider business ensuring operational excellence across all HR activities.
• Manage the HR inbox ensuring all queries are handled promptly, professionally and in line with HR policy and best practice.
• Provide accurate and efficient HR administration throughout the full recruitment process and employee lifecycle.
• Maintain and update HR Information Systems ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Manage employee records ensuring all information is current and accurately stored.
• Support generalist HR processes, policies and procedures across the department.
• Support recruitment activity including advertising, coordinating interviews and candidate communication.
• Take ownership of the onboarding process, preparing offer documentation, contracts and welcome packs.
• Process payroll administration with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Partner with senior HR colleagues to support key HR initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc HR projects aligned to the wider HR agenda.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven HR administration experience, ideally gained within a commercial HR environment.
• Have a solid understanding of HR processes with a desire to further develop across all HR competencies.
• Be proactive, self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a high‑performing team.
• Have excellent attention to detail, organisation and time‑management skills.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR Administrator or HR Assistant looking to progress and gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects. The position is primarily office‑based and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Contact Consultant

Katie Nevin