Who are we? South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight. Join our team and help us continue to improve quality of life, by bringing people together to get the most out of life. SWR is part of FirstGroup, the largest rail operator in the UK and second largest bus operator in the UK outside London. FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier. FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport. About the job An exciting opportunity has arisen within the HR Services team located in Overline House, Southampton. Working in the capacity of HR Co-ordinator, this role will provide comprehensive HR administrative support to a range of stakeholders in accordance with people management policy and procedures, conditions of service, collective agreements, regulatory frameworks and management information. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a positive, proactive and adaptable approach to their work and possess the ability to prioritise a heavy workload. You must also be a team player and an effective communicator. As a HR Co-ordinator you will work alongside the HR Business Partners in arranging formal meetings, preparing hearing documentation, note taking and updating activity trackers and case summary records. As a strong influential communicator you will also be required to respond to enquiries of varying complexity and provide information in an accurate and timely manner. As a minimum, you will need to have: A proven experience of working in a fast paced and challenging environment. Previous experience of working as a HR administrator would be an advantage. Possess a flexible approach in ensuring that volume filing and post logging is completed on a daily basis. Demonstrate strong time management, communication and interpersonal skills. Conscientious and attention to detail focussed particularly in relation to producing formal documentation or minute taking in a variety of formal meetings. Experience in appropriate IT packages including Microsoft Office. Qualified or part qualified training in people management or development would be an advantage. About the location Overline House is conveniently situated overlooking Southampton Central Station and is easily accessible by public transport. The station is very local to West Quay, a hub for retailers and restaurants, and provides an excellent link between London, Coastal areas and the Isle of Wight. Working pattern Working an average of 37 hours per week over 5 days Monday to Friday - Office Hours The Reward In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including: Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent) 75% discount on many other train operating companies Full training and support with development Large range of exclusive retail offers Excellent pension scheme We all belong at SWR. FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment. We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent. We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive. We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details. If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply. https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/ https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/