HR Coordinator in Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised HR Coordinator to join a growing, multi-site business. This is a varied role covering recruitment, training and development, appraisals, GDPR management, policy reviews, HR documentation and light PA duties.

Location: Derby, with weekly travel to Leeds and Tamworth

Working arrangement: Full-time, permanent and office based

The role will be based in the Derby office and will involve weekly travel to sites in Leeds and Tamworth. A pool vehicle is available for business travel, so a full driving licence is essential.

The successful candidate will provide practical and efficient HR support across the business, ensuring that employee documentation, records and policies are accurate, compliant and kept up to date.

The Company

M.A. Ford Europe Limited is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business with its European Headquarters and Technical Centre based in Derby, alongside specialist operations in Leeds and Tamworth. As part of the wider M.A. Ford group, the company supports customers across a range of industries, providing high-quality tooling solutions and technical expertise. The business prides itself on delivering excellent customer service, maintaining high standards, and fostering strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues alike. Our employees are recognised as a key part of the company's success. The organisation promotes a professional, collaborative and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas and work flexibly to meet the needs of the business. As the company continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team and play an important role in supporting the employee experience across multiple sites.

HR Coordinator Main Duties:

• Coordinate recruitment activity, including vacancy administration, candidate communication and onboarding.
• Prepare and issue employment contracts, employee handbooks and other HR documentation.
• Coordinate training and development activity and maintain accurate training records.
• Support the appraisal process, including the annual appraisal cycle and associated documentation.
• Manage day-to-day GDPR administration and support the compliant handling of employee data and records.
• Maintain HR policies and coordinate annual policy reviews.
• Provide general HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle and maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Undertake light PA and general administrative duties as required.
• Travel to the Leeds and Tamworth sites each week to provide HR support.

HR Coordinator Necessary Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification as a minimum, or strong equivalent practical HR experience.
• CIPD Level 5 is desirable, although candidates with CIPD Level 3 and substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• Around 2 to 3 years' experience in an HR coordination, HR administration or similar generalist role.
• Experience of recruitment, training administration, appraisals, GDPR, policy management and employee documentation.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• A discreet and trustworthy approach to confidential information.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel weekly between sites.

Benefits:

• 23 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• An additional 5 days' annual leave after 5 years' service, with a further 5 days after 10 years' service.
• Health cover.
• Death in service benefit.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) bonus.
• Private pension.

Once you have submitted your CV, please complete the comments box and tell us why you think you are the perfect candidate for this position. Whilst we would like to contact all of our candidates, unfortunately this is not possible. If you have not heard from us a week after the closing date, your application has not been successful. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.