HR Coordinator

The Diocese of Guildford has a great opportunity for a part-time HR Coordinator to join our dynamic People team to grow and develop their HR career. The HR Coordinator provides comprehensive and professional HR and administrative and coordination support, collaborating closely with our staff, clergy, and parishes. 

Some of the key responsibilities of the HR Coordinator are: 

• Provide HR administrative and coordination support across all aspects of the People Team 

• Deal with day-to-day staff queries related to leave, pay, benefits and HR policies and procedures. 

• Working closely with the HR Partner to coordinate recruitment processes 

• Provide guidance and support to clergy and parishes on HR-related queries, ensuring swift and timely responses, referring to the HR Partner for more complex queries. 

• Assist the HR Partner in maintaining the HR information system. 

• Support the Director of People and Safeguarding (DPS) in the implementation of HR projects. 

• Support the DPS in staff communication and staff meetings and events. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the HR Coordinator.  

The ideal candidate will:  

• Be CIPD level 3 qualified or in the process of working towards your CIPD qualification. 

• Relevant HR experience working in a professional environment such as legal services or a charity/public sector organisation. 

• Experience of managing end-to-end recruitment processes 

• Have strong planning and organisational skills. 

• Be a clear communicator, with good written and verbal communication skills.  

• Be fully supportive of the aims and mission of the Church of England. 

Benefits of the role include: 

• Competitive salary within the Charity Sector 

• Hybrid working 

• A 15.25% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision 

• 25 days pro-rata annual leave per year, increasing to 26 days pro-rata in your second year, plus bank holidays. 

• An employee assistance programme 

• Learning and development opportunities 

How to apply: 

Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered. Applications should be submitted through the following link:Job Openings (peoplehr.net)  

For more information, please find the full job description below. If you would like further information, please contact recruitment@cofeguildford.org.uk.  

The Diocese of Guildford takes our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment. 

We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.