HR Associate / People Ops Coordinator – Leatherhead – Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days remotely

Company: Swan Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Leatherhead
Job Description:

HR Associate / People Ops Coordinator – Leatherhead – Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days remotely

  • Leatherhead, Surrey

HR Associate / People Ops Coordinator

Leatherhead – Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days remotely

Start – ASAP

Duration – 6 months +

Rate – £17p/hr PAYE

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in HR Operations. Alongside delivering high-quality administrative and employee lifecycle support, the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop expertise in HR systems, data management, process improvement, and operational excellence, creating a strong foundation for future growth within the People function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding.
  • Prepare and issue employment contracts, offer letters, employment-related correspondence, and HR documentation.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems, ensuring data integrity at all times.
  • Support payroll processes through timely and accurate processing of employee changes.
  • Administer absence management, probation reviews, and other employee-related processes.
  • Manage and respond to employee and manager queries, providing timely resolution and escalating where appropriate.
  • Monitor shared HR inboxes and action requests within agreed service levels.
  • Support the administration of employee benefits and associated documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and data protection requirements.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement, proposing practical solutions to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the development of efficient, scalable, and customer-focused HR processes.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Comfortable working with defined processes, procedures, and detailed administrative tasks.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a customer service, administration, operations, shared services, or support environment.
  • Previous HR administration or HR Operations experience.
  • CIPD qualification or working towards a CIPD qualification.
  • Experience using HR systems such as Workday.

Knowledge & Skills

  • A genuine interest in developing a career within HR Operations, Shared Services, or People Systems.
  • Curiosity and a desire to understand how HR processes, systems, and data support the employee lifecycle.
  • Strong customer service mindset with a commitment to delivering an excellent employee experience.
  • Understanding of the importance of data quality, reporting, and process governance within HR Operations.
  • Interest in HR systems and data management, with a willingness to develop expertise in Workday and related people technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving and relationship management skills.

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Posted: October 5th, 2026