HR & Recruitment Co-Ordinator (hybrid working)

Preston

Location: Preston

Job Ref: Ops 605

Function: HR

HR & Recruitment Co-ordinator

Hybrid working with two days in Preston, Lancashire

Salary of £28k – £30k DOE, 37 hours a week

A glance at the role:

We are looking to welcome an HR & Recruitment Co-ordinator to our People & Culture team on a full-time basis.

This role is responsible for delivering operational HR administration and recruitment support business-wide, whilst also assisting HR colleagues with ongoing HR projects and people initiatives that contribute to achieving strategic objectives. Working within a small team, you will be expected to deliver and administer front-line HR services, guiding on policy, procedure, and best practice HR, playing a proactive role in developing the overall employee experience within LPPA.

This is an important role in the People & Culture team, and the job holder will ensure HR systems and processes operate effectively and will maintain the accuracy of data held within our databases and systems. You will support the recruitment of new colleagues across the organisation, from application to onboarding.

You will join a friendly, welcoming, and sociable work culture where there are opportunities for continuous personal and professional development, and you will be supported to reach your full potential.

So, if you've been looking for the opportunity to enhance your experience by joining a leading pensions organisation, we can't wait to hear from you

A bit about us:

Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is one of the UK's leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 2,100 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police, and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary of £28k – £30k DOE.
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and two additional concessionary days and a half day for your Birthday, with the ability to 'buy and sell' leave.
• Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions.
• Access to Health or Dental Plan.
• Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you might need some support.
• The opportunity to earn through our Employee Referral Scheme.
• Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme – 'Your Perk Site.'
• Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events.
• Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office.
• Free car parking in Preston city centre.

What you will be doing:

• Manage the Careers and HR mailboxes and act as the first point of contact for enquiries and requests for assistance.
• Support the recruitment process by managing the ATS system, pre-screening, setting up interviews, interview feedback, issuing employment contracts, and managing new starter correspondence, etc.
• Provide information and assistance on policies, procedures, legislation, and enterprise agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of personnel-related data in the various HR systems (HR and LMS systems, benefits platform, etc.).
• Utilise the HR system (Cezanne) to carry out HR and recruitment processes during the employee lifecycle, for example, new joiners, leavers, promotions, transfers, etc.
• Utilise the HR system (Cezanne) to manage the onboarding process for new joiners, ensuring all the relevant documentation is completed, organising inductions, and performing background checks using our third-party platform.
• Run the exit interview/questionnaire process, ensuring all voluntary leavers receive a call to understand the reasons behind leaving.
• Become the 'superuser' for the HR systems/processes and continuously seek improvements that will enhance the employee and candidate experience.
• Produce regular reports on HR activity and complete ad hoc requests for employee information as and when required.
• Maintain and update HR information and policies on the intranet, including organisation charts.
• Schedule HR meetings, maintain agendas and record actions.
• Liaise with other departments or functions as necessary.
• Assist in other HR project activities as and when required.
• Champion our values and ensure a great candidate and employee experience.
• Comply with LPPA's Data Protection and Information Security policies and any relevant GDPR legislation.

What we need from you:

Essential:

• Proven experience in an HR administrator or similar co-ordinator role.
• Knowledge and understanding of HR processes.
• Experience in recruitment and onboarding.
• An interest in data, systems, and processes.
• Good MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience with HR systems.
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to handle confidential data.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A confident communicator who builds positive relationships with strong customer service skills.
• Proactive and flexible approach.

Desirable (but not essential as training will be given):

• CIPD qualification or studying towards.
• Experience with Cezanne HR system and modules.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Software.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems.