HR and People Coordinator

Our client is a leading London based recycling and waste management organisation supporting construction, commercial, local authority and waste-sector clients with sustainable resource management.

They are seeking an experienced HR & People Coordinator to support the Head of HR & People with day-to-day HR administration and people-related activities across the business. The role will support the full employee lifecycle while contributing to HR projects, employee engagement and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration including contracts, offer letters, Right to Work checks, references, probation, changes to terms and leaver processes.
• Coordinate the HR induction programme and maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support absence management, return-to-work meetings, medical referrals and workplace adjustments.
• Assist with disciplinary, capability and grievance processes, including minute-taking.
• Support recruitment activities including advertising, candidate screening, interview coordination and candidate feedback.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date job descriptions and the job role library.
• Support employee engagement surveys and wider HR projects.
• Coordinate training and development administration, including apprenticeships, work experience and management training.
• Assist with the annual appraisal process.
• Maintain employee data and support HR reporting.
• Travel to other sites on an ad-hoc basis when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in HR administration, ideally within a multi-site organisation.
• Good knowledge of HR processes and practices.
• Experience using HR systems and producing HR reports.
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in the construction/waste management sector - desirable
• The successful candidate must be able to drive and travel to other depot locations as required
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, empathetic and confidential approach.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work independently.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and organised HR professional who can manage a varied workload.
• Someone who builds strong relationships and provides a professional and supportive service to employees and managers.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support wider HR initiatives.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR Administrator or HR Coordinator looking to develop their career within a growing, multi-site organisation.

• Pay/Salary: £30K - £35K per annum
• Location: London

Cavendish Recruitment Professionals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.