HR coordinator


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£15 to £17 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Basingstoke, RG24 8PW
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Overview:

Weare seeking an experienced and customer-focused HR Coordinator to providehigh-quality administrative and operational HR support across the employeelifecycle. As a key member of the HR team, you will be the first point ofcontact employees and managers, ensuring efficient HR service deliverywhile maintaining accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

Location:

Basingstoke, UK (On-site)

Contract:

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours:

Full-Time, 37 hours per week

Start Date: September/October

Salary: A per hour rate, in-scope IR35 of £15 -£17 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and managers.

Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employee life cycle processes.

Support employees throughout their employment journey and ensure a positive experience.

Escalate complex employee relations and compliance matters when required.

Manage HR administration across the employee life cycle, including:

New hire administration and onboarding

Employee transfers, promotions, and organisational changes

Leave and absence of administration

Offboarding and termination processes

Prepare and maintain HR documentation, correspondence, and employee records.

Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a seamless employee experience.

Partner with Payroll to ensure employee changes are processed accurately and on time.

Assist with benefits administration and employee queries.

Support annual compensation and benefits review processes.

Participate in HR projects and organisational initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

3-5 years of experience in HR Administration, HR Operations, Shared Services, or a similar HR support role.

Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent organizational and prioritisation abilities.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

Experience handling confidential employee data.

Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred

Fluency in a second European language (German, French, Spanish, Italian, or Dutch).

Experience supporting employees across multiple countries.

Experience with HRIS platforms such as Darwin box, Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar.

Knowledge of end-to-end employee life cycle processes.

CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR administration experience.

Ifyou are interested or anyone who you may know, please send across a copy ofyour/their most recent CV and availability for a chat by tomorrow.

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