TYNE & WEAR (Ref 698) Permanent up to £30k excellent benefits hybrid working We are delighted to partner with our client, an innovative Northeast business as they prepare for further growth. Reporting to the Head of People, we are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused People Coordinator. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality administrative and coordination support, ensuring smooth people operations and an outstanding employee experience. You will have experience in HR Administration with a keen eye for detail, a passion for process improvement, and a positive, can-do attitude. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to an inclusive, high-performance culture. Key Responsibilities Onboarding & Employee Experience: Own the full onboarding process, including creating contracts and offer letters, managing pre-boarding, and ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for new hires. Employee Support & HR Processes: First point of contact for employee queries, providing timely and helpful responses. Ensure smooth execution of key HR processes (e.g., parental leave, job changes) and maintain up-to-date policies and documents. HR Systems & Data Management: Maintain accurate records in HR systems ensuring GDPR compliance and data integrity. People Strategy & Projects: Contribute to key People initiatives and projects, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance employee engagement, development, and retention. Company Culture & Events: Support the planning and coordination of company-wide events. HR Compliance & Case Support: Assist in performance, disciplinary, and grievance processes by preparing documentation and taking meeting notes as needed. Recruitment Support: Assist with recruitment activities, including posting job openings, screening CVs, scheduling interviews, and initiating background checks. Payroll & Benefits Administration: Provide support in processing monthly payroll and managing employee benefits to ensure a seamless experience. Essential Skills & Experience CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels. Highly organised, with strong time management skills and attention to detail. Proactive, adaptable, and self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong problem-solving mindset, eager to embrace change and improve working methods. Experience handling documentation, data entry, or coordinating processes in a professional environment.