HR Assistant – 3 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Support the entire recruitment lifecycle from job advertisement to onboarding.
  


• Review and ensure the quality of job adverts and descriptions.
  


• Post vacancies and manage recruitment systems efficiently.
  


• Conduct pre-employment checks, including references, right to work, and DBS applications.
  


• Facilitate onboarding, contract generation, and new starter administration.
  


• Manage HR and recruitment inboxes, responding promptly to inquiries.
  


• Provide first-line HR and recruitment advice to managers and employees.
  


• Process contract amendments, probation checks, absence queries, and leaver administration.
  


• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data.
  


• Support vacancy reporting and recruitment metrics analysis.
  


• Liaise with candidates, managers, agencies, and external stakeholders.
  


• Assist with compliance activities and DBS renewals.
  


• Train managers on HR and recruitment systems.
  

Essential

• Previous experience in HR Administration, Recruitment Administration, or a similar HR support role.
  


• Experience in supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
  


• Strong customer service and communication skills.
  


• Ability to manage high-volume administrative workloads.
  


• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
  


• Experience in maintaining confidential employee records.
  


• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively.
  

Desirable

• Experience in Local Authority or Public Sector.
  


• Familiarity with HR and recruitment systems.
  


• Experience in processing DBS checks and compliance documentation.
  


• Understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment processes.
  


• Experience working with agency recruitment providers.
  

What's on Offer?

• £21.01 per hour (Umbrella)
  


• 3 Month Contract
  


• Hybrid Working
  


• Office Days: Wednesday & Friday
  


• Location: Twickenham Training Centre
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  


• Opportunity to join a supportive People & Payroll team.
  


• A varied role covering recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, and compliance.
  


• Excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in HR, recruitment, onboarding, or people services.