HR Operations Coordinator

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Horsham, West Sussex
• Salary: £29,500 - £35k per annum, depending on experience
• Start Date: ASAP

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a growing HR team to join as an HR Operations Coordinator. This role provides high-quality administrative and operational support, ensuring the smooth delivery of HR services across the team. You will work closely with the HR Operations Manager to support employee lifecycle processes, maintain accurate HR records, and act as a first point of contact for staff on routine HR matters.

Day-to-day duties of the role:

• Coordinate pre-employment checks, including processing DBS checks, references, right to work checks, and occupational health checks.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records on the HR information system (HRIS), ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.
• Prepare HR documentation such as contracts, offer letters, variation letters, and confirmation of employment.
• Act as a liaison between HR and Payroll, ensuring timely and accurate submission of starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine HR queries from staff, providing accurate information and escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Support compliance with employment legislation, school policies, and statutory requirements relevant to an independent school environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience providing professional administrative support within a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in an HR administrative or coordination role, or a role with significant HR-related responsibilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Customer-focused approach, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to work on own initiative, demonstrating a proactive and solution-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within an HR function in a school or education environment.
• Experience of supporting safer recruitment processes and pre-employment checks.
• Knowledge of HR administration across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Desirable: CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards), or equivalent HR qualification.

Benefits:

• Free lunches 
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health package

Please apply online now to avoid disappointment.