Human Resources Coordinator (Part-time)

Human Resources Coordinator (part-time)

We are seeking a motivated Human Resources Coordinator (part‑time) to join our Global Human Resources team in York, working 20 hours per week. In this role, you will help ensure the smooth running of activities across the employee lifecycle, supporting recruitment, onboarding, HR administration and day‑to‑day employee queries.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work with established processes, systems and databases. Previous HR experience is not essential.

Key responsibilities

• Support recruitment: job adverts, CV screening, interviews, offers, pre‑employment checks
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including contract preparation, pre‑employment checks, new hire orientation scheduling, probation period follow ups and leaver administration
• Prepare HR letters, manage documentation, and support policy updates
• Respond to HR queries and provide first‑line advice ensuring alignment with Company policies, legal requirements and best practice
• Organise training and development activities and ensure compliance with mandatory requirements
• Track and elevate absence cases and support with Occupational Health referrals
• Administer HR systems and maintain accurate HR records ensuring compliance with GDPR
• Process monthly payroll changes and liaise with the payroll department
• Assist in identifying opportunities where AI can improve HR efficiency and employee experience, and collaborate with the HR team in implement innovations

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Strong administration experience with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised and comfortable working with established processes, systems and databases
• Confident IT skills, particularly MS Office; Workday experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• Previous HR experience, or an interest in developing within HR, would be advantageous but not essential
• Proactive, reliable and hands‑on, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work independently
• Problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements, including where AI could support better outcomes
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with a customer‑focused approach
• Ability to maintain discretion and uphold the integrity of the HR function at all times

Scope of employment

Part‑time / Permanent Working 20 hours per week Located within commuting distance of York essential Primary location of job Office based (York), hybrid working subject to business requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• 26 days holiday + public holidays (prorated)
• Company pension scheme (salary sacrifice) – 7%
• Company contribution
• Healthcare cover for employee and spouse/children
• Life Assurance 4 x salary
• Private Health Insurance to cover for serious illnesses (after 2 years continuous service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle Scheme and monthly gym allowance
• Free onsite parking

Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber‑based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park – the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9). Find out more at adtran.com, or follow our story on LinkedIn and Twitter.