Our client, one of the world’s most innovative media companies, is now looking to recruit a confident and proactive HR Coordinator to join their HR team on a temporary basis to support with core HR activity over a 3 month period. Based in their Manchester offices, this role will report directly to an HR Business Partner and support HR processes and some talent administration for the Manchester team, as well as wider UK offices. This short-term contract role is ideal for someone with previous HR experience who is confident hitting the ground running and wants to contribute to a fast-paced, people-focused team.

Job Description: HR Coordinator
Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid, 2-days wfh) 
Reports To: HR Business Partner
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 plus excellent benefits 
Job Type: FTC 3 months (potential to convert to Permanent) 

Responsibilities

• Support the new starter and onboarding process for ensuring a first-class experience to all new joiners
• Manage the employee leaver process, ensuring a smooth process and conducting exit interviews
• Produce scheduled and ad hoc, accurate reporting when needed by the Heads of HR or HR Business Partners
• Support with administration for key processes such as the company KPI process, ensuring documentation and deadlines are managed
• Maintain the company organisation charts
• Work with the wider HR team to deliver an excellent employee experience
• Identify areas for improvement within existing HR processes and support enhancements where possible
• Ensure HR processes are delivered in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner
• Always maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Keep the HR system up to date with any changes and new data
• Act as a point of contact for general employee queries and escalate more complex matters to the HR Business Partner where necessary
• Work with our Senior Talent Acquisition Manager in arranging interviews, greeting candidates, and using our internal CRM
• Provide general HR and office support as needed during the temporary period

Skills and experience:

• Experience working in a fast-paced HR team
• Confident using Excel and producing reports
• Experience of using and updating an HR system
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Comfortable working with employees at all levels across the business
• Self-starter who is organised, reliable, and enthusiastic

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