Hr coordinator jobs in Islington, greater london

Salary: £18.63 per hour (+ holiday pay) (£34,000 p/a equivalent)
Contract: Full-time, 3 month temporary contract
Location: Central London 4 days per week, 1 day remote

We are delighted to be supporting a global higher education institution in their search for an HR Coordinator to join their London‑based campus. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, people‑focused professional who enjoys delivering a high‑quality employee experience and supporting the full employee lifecycle within a dynamic, international environment.

Reporting into the senior HR team, the HR Coordinator will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support across all aspects of Human Resources, working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure HR processes run smoothly, compliantly and effectively.

Key responsibilities for this role include:
HR Administration

• Providing day‑to‑day administrative support to the HR function.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential and up‑to‑date employee records and HR databases.
• Drafting and issuing employment documentation, including contract changes and leaver correspondence.
• Monitoring probation periods, performance review documentation and following up where required.
• Managing enquiries via the HR inbox and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Supporting compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Supporting end‑to‑end recruitment processes, including posting vacancies, managing applications and coordinating interviews.
• Coordinating right‑to‑work checks in line with UK legislation.
• Preparing contracts and recruitment‑related documentation.
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, including ID cards, IT access, benefits enrolment and exit interviews.
• Delivering onboarding and orientation sessions to new employees.

Employee Engagement & Development

• Supporting employee engagement, wellbeing and staff recognition initiatives.
• Assisting with the coordination of training sessions, workshops and professional development activities.
• Supporting HR training for new managers and delivering basic HR training for new starters.

Operational & General Support

• Liaising with internal teams regarding staff access, IT equipment and facilities.
• Managing internal HR‑related communications, including updating professional social media channels as required.
• Supporting meetings, events and office activity, maintaining an organised and welcoming HR environment.

To be considered for this position, you should bring:

• Previous experience in an HR administrative or coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and interest in supporting employee experience and engagement.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to support a diverse academic community and play a key role in delivering a positive HR experience, we’d love to hear from you.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you're interested in the role, please apply ASAP and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you throughout the application process.