Job Description

People Coordinator 

Location: Barmston Mere County: Tyne and Wear

Job Type: Temporary Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £15.31 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Contract End Date: 30 September 2026

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: 10 June 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive People Coordinator to join our People & Culture team on a fixed-term basis until 30 September 2026. Reporting directly to the People Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a positive workplace culture and ensuring an excellent employee experience.

The successful candidate will provide professional HR support across the full employee lifecycle, helping to embed organisational values, promote effective employee relations, and contribute to making the Service an Employer of Choice.

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, training and development.

Provide advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.

Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures in line with organisational requirements and legislation.

Assist with employee relations matters, including preparing correspondence and taking notes at meetings.

Maintain accurate employee records and ensure timely updates within HR systems.

Process pre-employment checks, DBS applications, offer letters and contracts.

Support organisational change initiatives and wider People & Culture projects.

Analyse and maintain HR data and information to ensure accuracy and quality.

Build effective relationships with key stakeholders and external organisations to support workforce diversity and community engagement.

Produce reports and monitor information to support continuous service improvement.

Participate in the development and effective use of HR management information systems.

Support the achievement of departmental aims and objectives.

Maintain continuous professional development and keep up to date with HR best practice.

Continually review processes and identify opportunities for improvement. About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience in an HR or people-related administrative role.

Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills.

Has experience handling confidential information with discretion.

Has knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.

Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Is able to manage their own workload and work collaboratively within a team.

Is proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Is committed to delivering a high-quality service and continuous professional development.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about people, culture and delivering excellent HR support, we would love to hear from you.

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