People Coordinator

The Branding Journal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading branding firm in London is seeking a People Coordinator to support various HR functions. The role involves acting as the primary point of contact for employees throughout their lifecycle, focusing on onboarding, payroll, and effectively managing confidential information. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for developing a career in HR. The company fosters a hybrid working environment, ensuring a collaborative and creative workplace atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Meticulous with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for employees during their lifecycle.
• Provide support on HR functions including onboarding and payroll.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee data and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle confidential data

Curiosity and innovative thinking

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a People Coordinator to join our London studio. Could this be you?

The People Assistant is a key position in the Landor and Design Bridge and Partners People teams, acting as the first point of contact for employees on people-related queries. They are the friendly face welcoming new employees on their first day, creating a warm atmosphere to settle them in. The People Assistant is the proud gatekeeper for our employee data, ensuring accuracy and keeping our systems up to date. They provide support across all areas of the People Function, such as Employee Lifecycle, Reward & Recognition, Career Development, Engagement, Benefits Administration, and managing the HRIS and payroll systems. Attention to detail and clear communication are vital in this role, ensuring we maintain high standards and compliance across all aspects of the People Function.

What you’ll do

You will be the primary point of contact for the "lifecycle" of an employee at Landor and Design Bridge and Partners from the moment they sign their contract to the day they move on. This role balances heavy administration with a drive to improve company culture and employee experience. You will be involved in areas including onboarding, leavers, learning and development initiatives, payroll, compensation and benefits as well as ad-hoc tasks and administration.

What you’ll need

Here are some of the key criteria to be successful in the role:

• Very meticulous with strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a fast paced, professional and team environment;
• Curious, willing to propose new ways of doing things, an innovative thinker;
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to sensitively handle confidential data and information;
• Excellent people and interpersonal skills and the ability to anticipate needs of the team;
• Ability to use both tact and diplomacy; and
• Keen interest to develop a career in HR, with a can-do, solutions-driven attitude.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.

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