People Coordinator

About Us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join the team as People Coordinator, under the leadership of a new People Hub Manager as well as a new Chief People Officer, who we look forward to welcoming in February.  The role is a great opportunity for an experienced HR Coordinator looking to take on the next challenge in their career. You will be working alongside a team of people coordinators delivering excellent customer service skills and administrative support across the institute as well as working on implementing our already well-developed Workday functions further. You will also be the first point of contact for new starters during the onboarding process, as well as employees and managers supporting with all general HR queries which may include helping with visa, payroll and benefits queries. This is a great level of autonomy within the team and you will also have the opportunity to work on projects to further develop your skills and experience.

What you will be doing

As a People Coordinator at the Crick, you will:

• Develop an understanding of Workday for the purposes of your daily role to ensure the maintenance of good quality data in line with agreed data structures and configurations, and to ensure efficient, auditable processes
• Manage administration areas such as recruitment, new starters, leavers and employee changes in Workday in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Manage employee electronic personnel files in line with SOPs
• Make suggestions for the on-going improvement and optimisation of HR processes in your area, working collaboratively with the relevant colleagues
• Participate in and occasionally lead process improvement initiatives
• Act as the primary point of contact for all general HR, visas and benefits queries from candidates, new starters, hiring managers, employees and non-employees, and where appropriate forwarding issues to the People Advisory team, managers and other teams in HR

 If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply via our website.

• The closing date for applications is 23/01/2025
• All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

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