Human Resources Coordinator

Location: Newcastle or Dundee

We believe that passionate people can achieve extraordinary things.

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Coordinator for a key role in our unique and growing business.

You will help to contribute to our HR (Human Resources) processes, culture, and talent attraction. This will ensure that Urban Foresight continues to be an exceptional place to work.

This permanent role will be based in our office in Newcastle or Dundee.

The role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as an HR Coordinator. You will collaborate closely with our existing Head of People, Recruitment Manager and Directors as part of our dedicated HR team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• helping to provide comprehensive advice and support to employees on a wide range of HR matters.
• maintaining accurate employee records.
• supporting all aspects of recruitment and introducing new starters into the company.
• administrative duties such as attendance, sickness absence and holiday allowance, and preparing paperwork for starters, leavers, and family leave.
• providing support in administering compensation and benefits programmes.
• generating reports on HR metrics such as turnover, headcount and training participation providing data analysis as needed.
• helping to manage employee relation cases including absence management, long term sickness, disciplinary, grievances, performance management and termination procedures.
• conducting exit interviews, analysing feedback, and making recommendations to directors and relevant managers.
• assisting in ensuring the company’s HR policies and practices comply with legal regulations and industry standards.

You should apply if you are:

• career driven and motivated to join a growing business.
• keen to play a central role in shaping and maintaining a thriving and dynamic workplace culture
• excited to be involved in a purpose-driven company that delivers meaningful social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate would have:

• proven experience in a similar role
• strong knowledge of UK employment law
• CIPD or similar qualification.
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organisation.
• excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise.
• a proactive, detail-oriented mindset and a desire to grow within the HR field.
• high proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

About Urban Foresight

Urban Foresight is a purpose-driven consultancy that works with ambitious clients around the world.

Our success is based on a multi-disciplinary team with shared values and diverse expertise across a range of sectors.

We think deeply about how to turn good ideas into projects that can have a lasting and transformational impact.

The ideal candidate will be excited about what we do and keen to contribute to our mission to make good things happen.

Urban Foresight offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

How to apply

Applications should be made in the form of a full CV and covering letter sent to: people@urbanforesight.org by Sunday 6th October 2024.

Please indicate in your covering letter your salary expectations and notice period.

Urban Foresight strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.