HR Coordinator (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Salary: £30-£35K DOE
Contract: Full-time | Initial 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (with 1 day per week working from home)
Are you an organised and proactive HR professional looking for your next opportunity?
We're recruiting for an experienced HR Coordinator to join a well-established manufacturing business in Melksham on an initial six-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a busy HR team, supporting the full employee lifecycle and helping to deliver a professional, efficient HR service across the business.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll provide day-to-day HR support while coordinating a wide range of HR activities. From recruitment and onboarding through to training and HR administration, you'll play a key role in ensuring employees receive a positive and professional experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional HR support to managers and employees across the business.
- Coordinate the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and learning & development activities.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, preparing offer documentation and supporting new starters.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
- Support the coordination of training and employee development programmes.
- Assist the Head of HR with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide efficient HR administration and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date.
About You
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator or HR Assistant role.
- CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent HR experience).
- Experience coordinating recruitment and onboarding activities.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
- The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
- Experience supporting training and learning & development activities would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Initial 6-month fixed-term contract
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (with 1 day per week working from home)
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative HR team
- Varied role with exposure across the full employee lifecycle
- Ongoing training and development
- Modern manufacturing environment
HR Co-Ordinator in Melksham employer: CMD Recruitment Careers
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Melksham, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality electronic products. With a strong order book for 2026, the company offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth, all within a clean and modern production environment. Enjoy benefits like 28 days of holiday, a company pension scheme, and flexible working hours that promote a healthy work-life balance.
