Hr Coordinator

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Coordinator to join our growing construction team. Supporting operational and project teams across multiple sites, you will play a key role in delivering efficient HR administration and employee lifecycle support within a fast-paced construction environment. Working closely with HR Managers, Site Managers, and Department Heads, you will ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and industry regulations while maintaining accurate employee records and supporting workforce planning activities.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle ManagementCoordinate the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, inductions, contract administration, probation reviews, and offboarding processes.Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, variation letters, and other HR documentation.Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files in line with GDPR requirements.Process new starters and leavers, ensuring all system updates are completed in a timely manner. Recruitment & Resourcing Support Assist with recruitment campaigns across head office and site-based positions.Coordinate interviews, screening calls, and candidate communications.Liaise with recruitment agencies, labour suppliers, and hiring managers.Track vacancies, monitor recruitment pipelines, and support workforce planning requirements. Construction Workforce Compliance Verify Right to Work documentation and ensure legal compliance.Monitor and maintain training records, certifications, and competency requirements including CSCS cards, SMSTS, SSSTS, First Aid, and other industry qualifications.Support audits relating to workforce compliance, accreditations, and subcontractor documentation.Ensure employee records remain compliant with company and client requirements. HR Administration Manage HR databases, employee records, and reporting systems.Coordinate absence management documentation, return-to-work interviews, and holiday tracking.Support payroll by processing employee changes and providing accurate reporting data.Produce regular HR reports on headcount, turnover, recruitment activity, and absence trends. Employee Relations Support Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees on policies and procedures.Assist with disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management processes.Coordinate meetings, prepare documentation, and maintain confidential records.Promote employee wellbeing initiatives and engagement activities. Learning & Development Coordinate training programmes and mandatory construction compliance training.Track employee qualifications and organise refresher training where required.Support apprenticeship, graduate, and trainee development programmes. Skills & Experience Previous experience within an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, HR Assistant, or similar HR position.Experience within the construction, engineering, rail, infrastructure, or built environment sector is highly desirable.Strong knowledge of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.Familiarity with employment legislation and HR best practices.Experience maintaining training records and workforce compliance documentation.Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.Experience using HR systems and databases.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Desirable Qualifications CIPD Level 3 or working towards a CIPD qualification. Experience supporting blue-collar and site-based workforces. Understanding of CSCS requirements and construction industry training standards. Knowledge of payroll processes and HR reporting