HR Operational Coordinator
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London/ Hybrid |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Human Resources |
| Salary | £23 Per Hour |
| Start Date | October 13th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Laura Goodmaker |
| Job Ref | 7748-PSR1JP00106960 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for an HR Operational Coordinator to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The HR function has a key role in developing organisational capability and managing both current and predicted people risks effectively in order to enable organisational development and people resourcing needs; in pursuit of the Agency vision and priorities and in line with Agency values.
We work in partnership with directors, managers, staff, trade unions and all other relevant stakeholders focussing on tactical/strategic priorities, whilst also recognising the need for operational HR support. Our functions include Recruitment Team, Talent & Learning, Pay & Reward, HR Systems & Information, Inclusion and Staff Engagement and Business Partnering.
Role Purpose
This is a key role within the Human Resources function in the Corporate group, leading on the full employee life cycle transactional HR and payroll matters for designated client areas.
Key Responsibilities and Results Area
- Administer end to end employee lifecycle transactional processes, including, starters, Internal moves, leavers, any pay changes, leave arrangements and compensation and benefit administration and production of the associated documentation for all employees and managers.
- Act as the first point of contact for all Human Resources enquiries, provide consistent HR advice, support and resolution to Managers, employees and outside parties within agreed parameters in order to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and confidence.
- Be the Payroll lead within the team on a rota basis and be responsible and manage all payroll related activities.
- Advise customers on their terms and conditions and any payroll changes.
- Manage the Monthly Payroll Processes, carrying out suitable checks and controls to ensure accurate information is passed to the third-party payroll provider.
- Work with and maintain close contact with Payroll team regarding the input, maintenance, and reporting of employee records on the HR Database.
- Enhance processes using standard process documentation.
- Administer the HR database, ensuring the quality of the data is maintained and that payroll extract reports are accurate and delivered at agreed timescales
The postholder will have:
- Experience of managing a diverse workload from various sources
- Experience of delivering to tight or competing deadlines, ideally in a payroll setting.
- Experience of using technology to produce high quality documents/charts, tables and slides
- High level IT skills including a good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- CIPD qualification (Level 3 foundation) - preferred
The postholder will be:
- Delivering at Pace - juggling conflicting priorities with ease. Highly organised, and able to manage multiple tasks and work to competing deadlines while taking a positive and open approach to change and encourage others to do the same. Flexible and resilient, able to respond to urgent matters and divert from
- planned activity
- Working Together working with colleagues across the Group to deliver excellent customer service both within the HR Group and external.
- Keep colleagues and stakeholders fully informed of plans, possibilities, and progress, identifying problems and find possible solutions
- Behaviour Changing and Improving continually reviewing processes and suggesting/ implementing improvements.
- Behaviour Managing a Quality Service always delivering accurate, high quality service to stakeholders.
- Regularly check performance against objectives, making suggestions for improvement or taking corrective action where necessary
Minimum requirement:
- Familiar with operational HR experience, and updating payroll system
- Location initially 5 days in the office during training period
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Administer end to end employee lifecycle transactional processes, including, starters, Internal moves, leavers, any pay changes, leave arrangements and compensation and benefit administration and production of the associated documentation for all employees and managers.
