People Operations Coordinator - Cutting-edge BioTech, Scale-Up in London

People Operations Coordinator (12 Month FTC)

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hawkwood are proud to be partnering with a world-class, mission-led AI and Biotech organisation operating at the cutting edge of science and innovation. This is a business driven by purpose, curiosity and impact, where culture is taken seriously and People truly sit at the heart of everything they do.

We’re looking for a People Operations Coordinator to join their People team on a 12 month FTC. This is an outstanding opportunity for a junior to mid-level People Ops professional who is hungry to learn, eager to take ownership, and excited by the idea of working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment alongside some seriously impressive minds.

This role offers broad exposure across People Operations, partnering closely with People Partners, supporting employees across the business, and playing a key role in keeping People processes running smoothly and compliantly. If you’re looking to build a long-term career in HR and want a role that will genuinely stretch and develop you, this one is not to be missed.

Here’s a taste of what you can expect to be doing in the role:

• Acting as the first point of contact for People-related queries, supporting employees with policies, processes and day-to-day questions
• Supporting People Partners with core HR administration, including documentation, ER process support and coordination
• Owning the accuracy and integrity of People data, maintaining the HRIS and supporting reporting and insights
• Getting involved in People projects, supporting initiatives that improve ways of working, systems and employee experience
• Helping to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency across the People function

You will be a good fit if you have:

• 1-3 years experience in a People Operations, HR Administrator or Coordinator role
• A genuine ambition to build a career in HR and develop as a People generalist
• Experience working with HR systems and confidence picking up new tools quickly
• Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and the discretion to handle sensitive information with care
• An interest in working in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment

This is a brilliant stepping stone role for someone early in their People career who wants meaningful exposure, responsibility and development within a high-calibre People team.

A note on Applicant Experience: We recognise how challenging this current job market is for candidates, and Hawkwood are therefore striving to provide the best candidate experience we can. If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or LinkedIn direct message. We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly, and receives a consistent experience. Unfortunately, we cannot ensure this standard if you inquire about a role via email or LinkedIn message, as it falls outside of our established process.