Human Resources Administrator

About Us

The Heart of England Co-operative Society is a trusted name in retail, funeral, and coffee services. We are committed to fostering a supportive community for our colleagues and delivering exceptional service to our customers. Join us to make a real difference within a forward-thinking and inclusive organisation.

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR Administrator to join our People & Culture team. You will be the first point of contact for HR-related queries and provide essential administrative support, contributing to the effective implementation of the Society’s HR strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding processes, including preparing contracts and managing new starter documentation.
• Support recruitment activities: liaising with managers, shortlisting CVs, arranging interviews, and maintaining records.
• Ensure right-to-work and other legal documentation is up to date and compliant.
• Process contract changes, leavers, and absence records.
• Maintain and update HR systems, the internal intranet, and colleague files.
• Produce reports for business divisions and payroll.
• Liaise with uniform and badge suppliers and manage related documentation.
• Provide general administrative support for HR projects and maintain team inboxes.

About You

• 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in an HR team.
• Strong organisational and file management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification.
• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., math and lookup functions).
• Experience supporting recruitment and managing high volumes of data.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about HR and supporting colleagues.
• Calm, reliable, and approachable under pressure.
• A strong team player with exceptional attention to detail.

What We Offer

At the Heart of England Co-operative Society, we value our colleagues and invest in their growth. You’ll join a supportive and dynamic team with opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects in a respected organisation.