HR Operations Coordinator (Maternity Cover)We are seeking an organised HR professional to support people operations at an education charity helping young people fulfil their potential.Position: HR Operations Coordinator (Maternity Cover)Salary: £14,131 per annum actual salary (£28,262 full-time equivalent), or £15,631 actual salary for London home-based staffLocation: Home-based in England, with occasional travel to Birmingham or LondonHours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE)Contract: Fixed term until October 2027Start date: December 2026 or January 2027Closing date: 9am, Monday 2 November 2026About the roleWorking closely with the Head of People, you will help deliver an efficient, welcoming and responsive HR service across the charity. This varied maternity cover role combines day-to-day HR administration with opportunities to improve processes and support staff engagement.Key responsibilities include:Responding to colleague queries and maintaining accurate, confidential employee records in BambooHR.Coordinating recruitment administration and keeping hiring managers updated.Managing onboarding and offboarding, including references, right to work checks, DBS checks and IT access arrangements.Preparing employment contracts and coordinating inductions for new starters.Updating policies and guidance with support from the Head of People, and helping managers use HR systems effectively.Administering employee benefits and recognition awards.Organising staff meetings and ..... full job details .....