Mandarin-speaking HR and Admin Coordinator (Inside IR35 1-year contract)

Job description
About the Role

We are recruiting a Mandarin-speaking HR and Admin Coordinator to provide both operational and strategic support to our HR and Admin team. The successful candidate will be actively involved in a wide range of HR functions and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include resourcing and recruitment, employee life cycle management, payroll and staff benefits, and supporting other HR or administrative duties as needed.

Requirements
• Degree in HRM or a relevant business management discipline
• Proficient in both Mandarin and English
• Strong communication skills across a broad audience
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, and immigration regulations
• Minimum of 2 years' experience across the full HR cycle
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong administrative and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism

Desirable skills & experience
• CIPD level 5 or above
• Experience working in a multicultural environment

Duties & Responsibilities
• Support talent acquisition/recruitment and staff onboarding/offboarding across multiple European countries (e.g. UK, Spain, Italy, Poland).
• Work closely with employees and line managers in providing HR guidance and support
• Carry out general HR administrative tasks, including preparing contracts, HR documents, inductions, and conducting exit interviews
• Maintain accurate records on the HRIS system, including new starters, leavers, and changes to employment terms and conditions
• Contribute to specific HR projects by providing effective planning to ensure timely and high-standard delivery
• Support travel requests for CAEU staff members or visitors including flights, hotels, taxis, etc.
• Assist with other administrative or operational duties as required

Other Features
• This is an office-based role, must be reasonably local to Birmingham Business Park (B37)
• Occasional international travel may be required

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or provide specific feedback.