Part Time HR and People Coordinator (9-12 month maternity cover) 15 hours a week in Hove

Job Title: Part Time HR and People Coordinator (12 month maternity cover) 15 hours a week, flexible on days
Reports to: Head of Operations
Job Type: Part-time 15 hours a week, Monday to Friday, office based in Hove, this role is not remote.

Salary: £11200 to £12800 for 22.5 hours per year (FTE - £28,000.00-£32,000.00)

Expected start date: November 2026

Are you outgoing, super organised and have a real passion for helping others in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? If so, The Learning People is seeking an HR and People Coordinator for maternity cover. Handling enquiries, you'll either resolve them yourself or pass the enquiry on to the relevant person. Whatever is asked of you, you'll give it your all. And whilst you'll follow the various procedures and processes in place, if you see something that can be improved upon, we'll expect you to share your thoughts. As a leading provider of professional online learning, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to enhance their skills and accelerate their careers.

As our HR and People Coordinator, you will play a crucial role across all departments helping to keep our systems up to date with focus on HR queries, and general office administration.

About Learning People

The Learning People is a trusted and innovative online learning provider that offers a wide range of accredited courses and professional certifications. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality learning experiences that cater to the evolving needs of individuals in various industries. Our mission is to provide accessible and flexible education to empower professionals to succeed in their careers.

We have strong core values. We CARE about people. We are GENUINE and know what we say matters. We EMPOWER people to take ownership of their future. Through our actions we make SUCCESS happen. Our POSITIVE attitude is infectious. If these values resonate with you and you are driven by success, then.

Why should you apply?

• You will be a focal point within the organisation, helping organise tasks across all departments.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• A competitive basic salary
• Health Cash Plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare, including a virtual GP service.
• Access to our benefits platform which includes discounts on retail, days out, gym, breaks, and much more.
• Student discount card with some huge savings locally and nationally
• Competitive annual leave entitlements with an additional day off for your Birthday!
• Access to massages at work to help you unwind.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process for new joiners and leavers.
• Administer program of activities to support delivery of our people programs and processes, across a varied and diverse portfolio of people activity.
• Act as a first point of contact for staff and candidates, providing information and guidance on recruitment, employment, and development related matters.
• Manage routine and repeat queries via the People/ HR email inbox which include, recruitment, L&D, HR payroll and Queries responding to enquiries and escalating issues as required.
• Provide administration support for the wider team ensuring that relevant processes and procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently, to meet deadlines.
• Data management.
• Managing the administration of the different systems including updates and uploading documents.
• Ensure staff benefits are allocated as employees reach relevant thresholds.
• Produce the monthly payroll spreadsheet to send to Finance for approval.
• Assist the operations team with administration tasks.
• Help plan and organise company events.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality.
• Adherence to GDPR protocols.
• Help keep up to date and adhere to Company policies and systems.
• Escalate more complex cases to our outsourced HR and People partner.

• Assist department managers with disciplinaries, flexible working requests, grievances, investigations, appeals, and capability procedures.
• Performing any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job and the title of the position, as reasonably requested by management.

Requirements:

• Experience working within a HR department.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role dealing with a multitude of departments and personnel at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills, time management and the ability to prioritise.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Discretion and Confidentiality