HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator Location: Bolton - fully office-based Salary: £28,000-£32,000, negotiable depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week

Looking to build your HR career in a role that offers variety, support and room to develop?

Our client is a home-grown Bolton business with strong family values, looking for an HR Coordinator to join its team. This newly created role will work closely with an experienced HR Manager, supporting HR administration, recruitment and the employee lifecycle.

You'll build relationships across the organisation and contribute to how the HR function develops as the business grows.

The Role

Your initial focus will be HR administration, recruitment support and keeping actions and deadlines on track. There is plenty of opportunity to progress or join at a higher level, depending on your skillset and experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Updating the HR system and maintaining confidential employee records.
• Preparing employment documentation and supporting new starter onboarding.
• Coordinating probation reviews and one-to-one meetings.
• Attending meetings, taking notes and following up agreed actions.
• Monitoring holiday records and scheduled HR and compliance activities.
• Screening job applications and coordinating interviews.
• Communicating with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Supporting recruitment campaigns, talent pools and wider HR projects.

There is scope to get involved in inductions, training and employee relations, with responsibilities shaped around what you can bring and where you want to develop.

About You

You'll have previous HR experience, strong administration skills and an approachable manner. You'll enjoy helping people and be comfortable managing changing priorities.

We're looking for:

• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent, with Level 5 welcomed.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with employees, managers and candidates.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information.
• A willingness to learn, use your initiative and suggest improvements.

Applications are also welcomed from more experienced HR professionals who could take on a wider remit, with salary negotiable accordingly.

Why Apply?

• Work closely with an experienced HR Manager.
• Gain varied experience across HR administration, recruitment and employee support.
• Join a business with strong family values.
• Develop your responsibilities or contribute at a higher level from the outset.
• Potential support for further professional development.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is £28,000-£32,000, negotiable depending on experience, alongside:

• A 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Hours of 9.30 am-5.30 pm or 8.30 am-4.30 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
• 33 days' total holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Additional holiday for long service.
• Free parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support.
• Pension and cycle to work scheme.
• Regular team activities and summer and Christmas socials.

What's Next?

Apply with your CV for a confidential conversation.

This position is fully office-based in Bolton. An immediate start is welcomed, although a January start can also be accommodated.

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