Smiths Group
HR Coordinator - 6 Month FTC
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HR Coordinator - 6 Month FTC
Company Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.
Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.
Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.
This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join our HR team. This is a key role that supports the delivery of efficient, compliant, and employee-focused HR services across the full employee lifecycle.
Role Overview
As HR Coordinator, you will provide administrative support across onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding, ensuring all processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner. You will act as a first point of contact for HR queries, supporting employees and managers, while delivering a consistent and positive experience.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract (with a review at year-end), offering a hybrid working model (office and home) and based in Hemel Hempstead.
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You will work closely with the HR Manager and HR team to:
- Maintain accurate HR records
- Support employee relations processes
- Contribute to wider HR initiatives
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration and Lifecycle Management
- Coordinate onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding processes
- Prepare and issue contracts, letters, and employment documentation
- Support induction and onboarding activities
Employee Relations Support
- Provide administrative support for employee relations cases
- Take notes in meetings and maintain accurate records
- Assist HR and managers with employee relations processes
HR Systems and Data Management
- Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems
- Process employee data changes including promotions, transfers, and leavers
- Support reporting, audits, and GDPR compliance
HR Queries and Employee Support
- Act as a first point of contact for HR queries
- Provide timely and accurate HR advice within scope
- Escalate complex matters appropriately
Additional HR Support
- Coordinate training and engagement activities
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team
- Contribute to improving HR processes and efficiency
Requirements
Preferences
Experience working within a large, global or multi-site organisation, with exposure to high-volume HR processes.
- Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
- Discreet, able to handle confidential information
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- A CIPD qualification, or working towards one, would be advantages.
Additional Information
Join us, and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering support from health and wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle perspectives.
Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners, ever request payment to enable participation—including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.
Grade: 08 Employee Group: Temporary Global Region: Europe
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