People Co-ordinator - Plymouth

People Coordinator - Logistics
£25,000 - £33,000 (pro rata) plus great benefits (Work Level 6B)
6-month fixed-term contract
Plymouth depot, Bell Close, Newnham Industrial Estate, Plymouth, PL7 4JH. This is an on-site based job, with occasional hybrid working (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We’re looking for a flexible, curious, and collaborative People Coordinator to join Co-op’s People team and support our Logistics network. Working closely with our Senior People Business Partner and wider team, you’ll help deliver great colleague experiences by supporting people processes, policies, and employee relations cases. You’ll also play a key role in rolling out new initiatives that build leadership capability and make Co-op a great place to work.

Why this role matters

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into the world of HR and make a real difference. You’ll build strong relationships with site leaders and the wider People team, supporting our national logistics network. Your work will help bring our people strategy to life and create a positive impact for colleagues across Co-op.

What you’ll do

•    Support managers with guidance on key people priorities like performance, talent, engagement, attendance, and reward, with help from our HR and ER teams
•    Build positive relationships with union partners, business leaders, and colleagues to support initiatives and change projects
•    Use data and insight to spot opportunities for improvement and help make our processes better
•    Point managers to the right tools and resources to encourage a self-service approach
•    Champion Co-op’s vision, values, and commitment to inclusion in everything you do
•    Work flexibly as part of an agile People team, including travelling to other sites when required and supporting across all shifts

What you’ll bring

•    Experience building relationships and resolving challenges in a positive way 
•    A background or strong interest in people-focused or customer-facing roles 
•    Great organisational skills and a willingness to learn

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

•    An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
•    28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
•    A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
•    30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
•    Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
•    Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
•    24/7 colleague support service 
•    Training and support for your development and career progression
•    Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.