Human Resources Coordinator

Scott Bader Company Ltd; Wollaston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking an HR Coordinator to support managers and streamline HR processes. The role includes managing HR administration, recruitment, and responding to HR queries. Ideal candidates will have HR experience and relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Volunteering day

Free onsite parking and cafeteria discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration with working knowledge of a core HRIS.
• HR qualification (CIPD Level 3 or working towards Level 5).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong IT proficiency, including advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage core HR administration including contracts, offers, onboarding, benefits, vendor relationships, and payroll support.
• Prepare and deliver regular and ad-hoc HR reports, such as headcount and absence data.
• Ensure HR processes, templates, and documentation are accurate, compliant, and continuously improved.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sites, support HR projects, and contribute to works council activities.

Skills

HR administration experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Strong IT proficiency

Education

HR qualification (CIPD Level 3 or working towards Level 5)

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Experienced Talent Acquisition Professional | Expert in Sourcing, Recruitment, and Candidate Engagement | Employer Branding | Hiring process wizard

As our new HR Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting managers and streamlining HR processes across the business. From preparing employment offers and contracts to managing absences and maintaining accurate records, you’ll ensure day-to-day HR administration runs smoothly and efficiently.

You’ll also be actively involved in recruitment, from posting job adverts through to onboarding new colleagues, helping create a positive candidate and employee experience. Acting as a first point of contact, you’ll respond to HR-related queries with professionalism and care, supporting colleagues and managers alike.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Manage core HR administration including contracts, offers, onboarding, benefits, vendor relationships, and payroll support.
• Prepare and deliver regular and ad-hoc HR reports, such as headcount and absence data, to support business insight.
• Ensure HR processes, templates, and documentation are accurate, compliant, and continuously improved.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and ensure HR practices remain compliant.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sites, support HR projects, and contribute to works council activities.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• Experience in HR administration with working knowledge of a core HRIS
• HR qualification (CIPD Level 3 or working towards Level 5)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong IT proficiency, including advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside inclusion into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays – We also offer the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day’s annual leave in case you need a couple of extra days.
• One full day per year for volunteering, fully paid. We will also match funds raised for charity up to £1,000 per year.
• Head Office located in Northamptonshire countryside with access to free onsite parking, electric car charging points, discounted cafeteria, and onsite swimming pool.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing