Human Resources Coordinator in Sevenoaks

Job description

Human Resources Coordinator – Veterinary Practice

Location: Onsite | Full-time | Remuneration - £30k - £40k (Dependant on experience)

Are you a detail-driven HR professional with a passion for people, process, and animal care? We’re looking for an organised and proactive HR Coordinator to join our dynamic and growing veterinary practice team.

About Us

At Pennard Vets we do things a little differently. That starts with being both proudly independent and the world’s largest employee-owned vet group, but it doesn’t stop there. Across all our practices in in the South East of England, we go above and beyond to provide the highest possible levels of care, while making a positive difference to our communities.

As further evidence of our pioneering spirit, in 2022 we became the first veterinary practice in Europe to be classified as a B Corp – meaning we “voluntarily meet higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance”.

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you'll help keep our people operations running smoothly. Supporting a fast-paced, multi-site clinical environment, you'll collaborate with the leadership team and external advisors to provide seamless support across the full employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding to compliance and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinate job adverts, interviews, reference checks, and induction schedules. Ensure a smooth and welcoming onboarding process for new joiners.
• HR Systems & Compliance Maintain accurate employee records and track compliance such as right-to-work documentation, DBS checks, and training completions.
• Payroll Support Collate monthly payroll data including starters, leavers, and contractual changes. Assist with holiday accruals, statutory entitlements, and resolve payroll queries.
• Employee Lifecycle Administration Manage administrative processes for changes in employment status, probation reviews, and offboarding tasks.
• Training & Policy Coordination Support CPD tracking and maintain up-to-date HR policies, procedures, and templates. Monitor version control and distribution.
• Team & General Support Act as the go-to contact for routine HR queries, offering general administrative support to the HR Manager and wider team.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in an HR coordination or administration role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and HR systems
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or studying towards).

Desirable:

• Experience in a veterinary, healthcare, or clinical setting
• Familiarity with UK employment legislation
• Experience using HRIS such as BreatheHR or PeopleHR

What We Offer

Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team that supports those who care for animals. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, professional environment where continuous learning and support are part of everyday life.

Our office is conveniently located office in the Town Centre close to Sevenoaks Station with the potential flexibility to work remotely once a week.

Interested? Apply today and play a key role in shaping a people-first culture in our growing practice.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sevenoaks

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

20-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English