Bury St Edmunds
Full Time
Date posted: 2026-08-0303rd August 2026
Churchgate Accountants Limited
Churchgates is a unique and powerful combination of Accountants, Tax Advisors, Solicitors, Financial Planners and Investment Managers under one roof. We believe that all people should be treated with respect and our culture is to maintain a friendly, professional environment where traditional values still count.
We are looking to recruit a part-time HR Coordinator (3 days per week) to support the day-to-day delivery of HR across the firm. This is a varied, hands-on role that sits at the heart of the business, supporting colleagues and managers across all departments and helping to ensure our people processes are consistent, compliant and well managed.
This role would be ideal for someone with previous HR administration or coordinator experience who enjoys working in a people-focused environment and is looking to develop their HR career within a supportive and collaborative team.
The Role
Reporting to, and working under the direction of, the Operations Director, you will provide practical day-to-day HR coordination and administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. You will follow established policies and procedures and provide first-line support on routine HR matters, escalating non-routine, complex or high-risk matters to the Operations Director (and/or external advisers) for direction and approval.
The role does not carry final decision-making authority for employee relations outcomes, and will primarily focus on coordinating, administering and supporting HR activities across the firm. It will include:
Developing / maintaining an up-to-date working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice, using this to support compliant processes.
Providing first-line guidance to managers and colleagues on routine HR matters in line with policy and agreed processes, escalating complex cases or any matter requiring judgement to the Operations Director.
Coordinating recruitment activity, including drafting job descriptions/adverts, arranging advertising, managing candidate communications, scheduling interviews and supporting offer processes.
Managing onboarding and induction administration, ensuring pre-employment checks are completed (for example, right to work documentation), and that new starters have a smooth and welcoming start.
Supporting employee relations matters by preparing documentation, coordinating meetings, taking notes where appropriate, and ensuring matters are progressed consistently and confidentially under the guidance of the Operations Director.
Coordinating absence administration using Cintra People (Cintra HR), ensuring sickness absence is recorded accurately, documentation is in place, and managers have the right HR support at each stage.
Supporting the administration of annual leave and other leave types (e.g., family-related leave), ensuring records are accurate and kept up to date.
Maintaining accurate employee records, including contracts/variations, job title changes, salary review letters and general HR correspondence.
Supporting performance and development processes (probation reviews, appraisal cycles, training records and CPD logging where appropriate).
Assisting with policy administration and development: issuing updates, supporting consultation steps where required, and ensuring staff have access to current versions.
Supporting staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives (as agreed), including events, communications and recognition initiatives.
Using Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Forms, SharePoint, Lists/Planner) to manage and improve HR administration and workflows.
Carrying out any other duties to meet the needs of the business, aligned with the nature and level of the role.
About you
This role would suit someone who is organised, approachable and enjoys working in a professional environment where confidentiality and attention to detail matter. You will:
Ideally hold, or be working towards, a CIPD Level 3 qualification.
Have previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant or HR Coordinator role
Be comfortable handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues at all levels.
Be practical, proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks through to completion.
Have strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
Have excellent attention to detail and maintain accurate records.
Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
Have a good understanding of HR processes and know when matters need to be escalated for further guidance.
What you will receive
A competitive salary
Minimum 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Birthday Leave
Holiday purchase scheme
Matching employer pension contributions up to 6% of salary
Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions
Income Protection if you are off work due to long term illness or injury equal to 50% of salary until State pension age
Death in service benefit (4x basic salary)
Private Health Insurance – Individual cover available
Employee Assistance programme
Length of service recognition
Social events paid for or subsidised by the firm
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