HR Coordinator

Element Solutions Inc; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals company in the UK is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide essential administrative support for HR functions. This role involves coordinating onboarding, handling HR queries, and maintaining employee records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and ready to grow in their HR career. Offering competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including pension contributions and private medical insurance, the position promises a rewarding work environment just outside Woking town centre.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Up to 8% employer contribution to pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience or strong aptitude in HR administration or shared services environments.
• High levels of accuracy when handling employee data, documentation, and systems.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employees and managers on HR queries.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS.
• Support HR processes like probation management.
• Assist with payroll inputs and benefits administration.

Skills

HR Administration & Coordination

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality & Ethics

Organisation & Time Management

Communication Skills

Systems Confidence

Teamwork & Collaboration

Tools

SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office

Job description

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, and offshore energy.

Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. For example, in-care technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the paste of new product development and automotive markets, and with a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of the fast-growing market, changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers, with a long-standing presence.

We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'— our '5C\'s'; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and service‑focused HR Coordinator to provide essential administrative and coordination support to our HR function within a global chemical organisation. This role is ideal for someone early in their HR career who is eager to build strong foundations in HR operations, compliance, and employee support while working in a complex, international environment. The role will be based onsite in Woking with flexibilty for hybrid working.

What will you be doing?

As an HR Coordinator, you will support the smooth day‑to‑day delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for employees and managers on general HR queries, escalating as appropriate to the relevant HR Manager
• Coordinating onboarding and offboarding activities, including contracts, documentation, system access, and induction support
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date employee records within the HRIS and personnel files
• Supporting HR processes such as probation management, absence tracking, contract changes, and data audits
• Assisting with payroll inputs, benefits administration, and coordination with external providers for annual renewals
• Supporting recruitment administration, including interview scheduling, offer documentation, and pre‑employment checks
• Ensuring HR activities comply with company policies, local labour laws, and global governance requirements
• Providing administrative support for cyclical HR activities such as performance reviews, and reporting
• Contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes in a structured, regulated environment

Who are You?

You are organised, dependable, and motivated by delivering a high‑quality service experience. You take pride in accuracy, enjoy supporting others, and approach sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

You are:

• Detail‑focused and conscientious, with a strong sense of accountability
• Approachable and professional when working with employees at all levels
• Curious and keen to learn, with an interest in developing an HR career
• Comfortable working to processes, deadlines, and compliance requirements
• A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting a broader HR function

What competencies will you need?

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• HR Administration & Coordination: Experience or strong aptitude in HR administration or shared services environments
• Attention to Detail: High levels of accuracy when handling employee data, documentation, and systems
• Confidentiality & Ethics: Ability to manage sensitive information with integrity and discretion
• Organisation & Time Management: Capability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a structured environment
• Communication Skills: Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Systems Confidence: Comfort using HR (SuccessFactors) systems, databases, and Microsoft Office tools
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Willingness to work closely with HR, payroll colleagues and other business stakeholders

We are Offering...

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future! As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. In addition you will receive up to 8% Employer contribution to your pension, Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance as well as 25 days holiday. We are based outside of Woking town centre and have our own free parking.

Teamwork - At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.