HR Coordinator
Salary: £26,559 - £29,022 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (2 years)
Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available/Flexible working Considered)
Application Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 23:59
Interview Date: 8th or 9th December 2026
Start Date: January 2027
Great workplaces don't happen by accident. They happen because somebody keeps everything running smoothly.
We're looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused HR Coordinator to join our People & Governance team.
As our HR Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle. From welcoming new starters and coordinating recruitment campaigns, to maintaining records, supporting payroll and helping managers navigate processes, you'll be at the heart of making sure our people experience is positive, efficient and compliant.
No two days are quite the same. One day you might be arranging interviews and issuing contracts, the next you'll be helping improve a process, updating employee records, or supporting a colleague with a query. If variety, responsibility and meaningful work appeal to you, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
- Coordinating recruitment activity from advert to appointment and onboarding
- Organising interviews, assessments and pre-employment checks
- Preparing contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation
- Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
- Supporting monthly payroll administration and associated processes
- Monitoring probation periods, fixed-term contracts and compliance requirements
- Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries
- Producing reports and supporting continuous improvement projects
- Helping deliver a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle
- Championing and promoting our values and behaviours through everything you do, helping to create an inclusive, supportive and values-led workplace
What we're looking for
We're particularly interested in hearing from people who can demonstrate:
✅ Exceptional organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities
✅ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
✅ Strong time-management and prioritisation skills
✅ Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
✅ Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
✅ A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
✅ Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll or wider HR administration
✅ A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and creating positive workplace experiences
Why join us?
We offer:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas closure days
- Hybrid working
- Employer pension contributions
- Paid volunteering leave
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development opportunities
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a values-led organisation supporting students
A couple of things to know before you apply
We don't use AI to screen, score or shortlist applications. Every application is read by a real person.
We therefore encourage you to make sure your application clearly demonstrates your skills, knowledge and experience. We want to hear your examples, your achievements and your voice.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.
Interested?
If you're looking for a varied role where you'll build your HR career, make a meaningful contribution, and work with great people to support an even greater cause, we'd love to receive your application.
Bring your organisation skills, attention to detail and passion for helping people. We'll provide the opportunity to make a real impact.
Application
We look forward to reviewing your application, highlighting how you meet the person specification. Please pay particular attention to demonstrating how you align with the values and behaviours for this role, and expressing your desire to work for LBSU.
If you are interested in this role and think you have the attributes to succeed but are unsure whether you meet the person specification detailed below, we welcome the opportunity to speak to you about the role in more detail. Drop us an email at LBSU-HR@leedsbeckett.ac.uk and a member of the team will be in touch.
We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black
& Global Majority background. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.
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