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HR Advisor

Gordon Yates Recruitment Consultancy
Old Street · posted 13 August 2026
Salary
£23 – £24 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Old Street, Greater London
Category
Administration
HR Advisor  We are seeking an individual to start immediately on a Temp basis for 2-3 months; with a possible extension  (phone number removed) Who you will be working for? Our Client is a not for profit and well known innovative organisation in the centre of London The role is 4 days in the office to start with - with Fridays from home-  What will you be doing? We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive HR Coordinator to join our People Team.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in their HR career who has generalist experience across the full employee lifecycle in a purpose-led organisation. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our People processes run smoothly and professionally, supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations administration, and day-to-day HR operations. As one of the first points of contact for People queries, you’ll help deliver a responsive, high-quality service that supports both our colleagues and our organisational goals. This role will report into the Head of People.  About You  Supporting end-to-end recruitment activity, including advertising roles, coordinating shortlisting and interviews, and ensuring a positive candidate experience Managing onboarding processes, including pre-employment checks, contracts, and induction coordination in line with safer recruitment requirements Processing employee lifecycle changes such as new starters, leavers, and contract variations, ensuring accuracy across systems and records Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries via shared inboxes, responding promptly and escalating where appropriate Providing administrative support on low-level employee relations matters, including sickness absence and routine casework Supporting payroll processes by ensuring accurate and timely submission of employee data and changes Helping with ER cases  Maintaining accurate HR records and supporting reporting and compliance requirements Assisting with wider People initiatives, policy updates, and projects as the team continues to evolve About you  Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail Confident managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment A clear interest in developing a career in HR / People Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner Discreet and able to handle sensitive information with care Experience in a HR or administrative role is desirable Essential  3+ year in a coordinator role  CIPD Level 3 qualified or equivalent experience Knowledge of basic UK employment law
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