The role of a HR Coordinator

What does an HR Coordinator do?

An HR Coordinator supports the day-to-day running of an HR function. They provide administration support and operational coordination across the employee lifecycle and support recruitment and onboarding processes. Their role includes supporting hiring managers with job advertising, pre-employment checks & screening, producing offer letters and onboarding. They will maintain all employee records including changes such as promotions, and monitor compliance such as DBS renewals. They will support in the management of an employee’s learning and development from performance reviews to coordinating training.

An HR Coordinator will support an HR Administrator in responding to HR queries, requests and concerns, liaising between departments and escalating more complex cases to an HR Advisor or Manager.

The role provides the wider team with assistance on HR projects and employee engagement activities.

What are the key responsibilities of an HR Coordinator?

• Support with hiring activities, coordinating pre-checks and contracts through to new starter orientation
• Maintain accurate employee records in accordance with GDPR
• Tracking performance reviews and L&D activities for employees
• Responding to HR queries, requests and concerns as appropriate

What qualifications should an HR Coordinator have?

A CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards is desirable at this level, plus at least 2-years in an HR Administrator or Assistant role.

What is the career progression for an HR Coordinator?

An HR Coordinator’s natural progression would be to become an HR Advisor – whether that be a generalist or specialist in employment relations or learning & development for example. This can sometimes be called an HR Officer.