People and Talent Coordinator

  • Theo James Recruitment
  • Blyth, Northumberland
  • Jan 06, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: People & Talent Coordinator

Location: Blyth (Hybrid)
Salary: DOE
Benefits: Enhanced pension, generous annual leave, long service days, holiday buy scheme.

Job Description:

As the People & Talent Coordinator, you ll play a key role supporting both global and local HR activities. This is a dual-function position where you ll divide your time between recruitment, HR systems (Workday), HR administration and employee lifecycle tasks. Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, the People & Talent Coordinator will collaborate with colleagues across the UK and multiple international locations.

Global Responsibilities (50%)

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment including job adverts, sourcing, screening, interview coordination and ATS updates.
  • Lead onboarding activities and maintain onboarding materials.
  • Act as a Workday superuser, supporting page management and HR system updates.
  • Support employer branding by creating and posting engaging content.
  • Assist with employee engagement surveys and related administration.

Local Responsibilities (50%)

  • Oversee new starter and leaver processes including contracts, paperwork and system updates.
  • Calculate annual leave and maintain absence records within Workday.
  • Administer maternity/paternity processes and associated documentation.
  • Support compensation updates, organisational changes, payroll reports and contract variations.
  • Manage employee benefits and reward schemes.

Throughout these tasks, the People & Talent Coordinator will help ensure smooth HR operations, accurate record-keeping and excellent employee experience.

Skills & Experience:

To succeed as a People & Talent Coordinator, you will ideally bring:

  • Experience in end-to-end recruitment and HR administration
  • Strong IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • HRIS experience (Workday preferred)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • High attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
  • A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach
  • A calm, organised mindset with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Why Should You Apply?

  • A chance to grow your HR career within a respected international organisation
  • Exposure to both recruitment and HRIS, offering strong development potential
  • Hybrid working and a genuinely supportive team
  • A purpose-driven business where your role contributes to healthier, brighter indoor environments
  • You ll join a company that values initiative, improvement and a positive team spirit

If you're enthusiastic about people, systems and delivering a brilliant employee experience, this People & Talent Coordinator position could be the perfect next step for you.

The Company:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, award-winning international organisation operating across more than 13 countries. Known for innovation, collaboration and a strong people-focused culture, the business is committed to creating brighter, healthier indoor environments for customers around the world. You ll be joining a supportive HR team where ideas are welcomed, development is encouraged, and teamwork is at the heart of everything they do.