HR & Recruitment Administrator – Temp to Permanent

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised HR & Recruitment Administrator to support a busy HR team on a temporary basis, with the possibility of a permanent position based on performance. The role involves managing the end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring new hires experience a smooth and compliant transition.

Key responsibilities

• Administer the recruitment process from offer through to onboarding.
• Prepare contracts of employment and related new‑starter documentation.
• Carry out Right‑to‑Work checks and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Process DBS checks, monitor progress and chase references.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.
• Liaise with hiring managers, candidates and internal stakeholders to facilitate onboarding.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as required.

Required profile

• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication with a range of professional contacts.
• Proactive, reliable and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn HR processes; previous HR or recruitment experience is desirable but not essential.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• £16.76 per hour plus holiday pay.
• 35‑hour week, Monday‑Friday with a 1‑hour lunch break.
• Agile working – one day per week in the Stratford office, remote otherwise.
• Potential to move to a permanent role after approximately 12 weeks.