People & Culture Coordinator

Location and Details

Based in Hemel Hempstead

Full-time | Office-based

Competitive Salary (DOE)

At Lynch, we’ve been supporting the UK construction industry with reliable plant hire for over 40 years. Known for our personal service and sustainable solutions, we take pride in doing things differently.

People are at the heart of what we do. We’re looking for a People & Culture Coordinator (with a focus on Employee Relations) to join our team and play a key role in delivering an outstanding employee experience across the full lifecycle. This role blends operational HR excellence with hands‑on ER support, ideal for someone organised, people-focused, and confident handling sensitive matters.

What you’ll do

• Manage end‑to‑end onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a seamless employee experience
• Draft and issue contracts, offer letters, and maintain accurate HR records
• Support payroll processes with timely and accurate reporting of employee data
• Track probation periods, contract changes, and employee lifecycle updates
• Ensure Right to Work compliance and accurate documentation
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries and support requests
• Coordinate inductions and deliver HR system and process training to new joiners
• Manage employee benefits queries, references, and general HR administration
• Lead exit interviews and offboarding processes, escalating where needed
• Support recruitment coordination and liaise with agency partners
• Deliver reward and recognition initiatives, including long‑service awards
• Provide first‑ and second‑line support on employee relations matters
• Advise managers on ER topics including absence, performance, disciplinaries, and grievances
• Support GDPR, ISO 27001 compliance, and document management processes
• Contribute to wider People & Culture projects and internal communications

What we’re looking for

• CIPD Level 3 (or above) or a degree in HR or related field
• Proven experience in an HR advisory or similar role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience handling ER cases including absence, performance, and disciplinaries
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust at all levels
• Proactive, solutions‑focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong HR systems knowledge and Microsoft Office skills
• Understanding of UK‑GDPR, Right to Work, and compliance requirements

What you’ll get

• A role with purpose and opportunity to make an impact
• A collaborative and inclusive environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• £250 ‘Love to Learn’ voucher each year to support your personal growth and learning goals
• One Volunteer Day per year to spend helping a cause that you care about
• Subsidised wellbeing contribution – we’ll cover 50% of your monthly cost (subject to criteria)
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

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