People Coordinator

Annual salary: Depending on Experience

Location: Harlow Bros Long Whatton, Hathern Road, Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5DE.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 40 Hours 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute lunch break.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated People Coordinator to join our team at Long Whatton. We are looking for someone to provide high-quality operational support across the employee lifecycle. Focusing on recruitment, onboarding, HRIS administration, probation, training logistics. Ensuring managers and colleagues receive consistent, timely, and compliant service in line with HTG policies and statutory requirements.

What you’ll be doing as a People Coordinator:

• Support managers with the recruitment process including job postings, interviews and candidate communications
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems (e.g. Healthbox HR, Talos)
• Process change to terms, leavers and probation reviews
• Assist with payroll inputs (e.g., new starters, absence data)
• Support performance management processes such as probation reviews and appraisals
• Respond to general HR queries and escalate complex issues to senior team members
• Support absence tracking and ensure return to work processes are completed
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and UK employment law
• Keep up to date with employment law changes
• Support audits and reporting for HR metrics
• Support internal communications, such as newsletters and policy updates

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 3
• Time Management
• Note Taking
• Microsoft Office/Excel
• Experience with Talos, Health Box HR and Harlow Academy (or comparable platforms)
• Basic understanding of UK employment basics
• Previous HR experience

What We Offer:

Life assurance cover

Access to 24/7 online GP

10% Discount across Harlow Bros. Branches

Employee Assistance Programme

Extras retail discounts & Byond Card

Employee Referral Scheme

In House Training and Recognised Qualifications

How to Apply:

Join us at Harlow Timber Group and become a part of a company that values quality, integrity, and teamwork. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Harlow Timber Group is a leading provider of quality timber products and building materials, committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history and strong presence in the industry, we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable team and our dedication to excellence.

Harlow Timber Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also proud to be employee-owned, creating a future built on shared success and strong values. Our Employee Ownership Trust empowers our people while preserving the principles that have shaped our business.