Temporary recruitment administrator
Reference Number: 446110
Job Published: 21/08/2026
Form of employment: Permanent
Salary: £13 - £15 Per hour
Industry: HR
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Solihull, Birmingham
Contract: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Flexibility between 05:30 - 22:30 required
Why Join Us?
We're an established recruitment services provider with a strong presence across the UK, supporting clients with reliable workforce solutions and helping candidates find suitable temporary roles. If you're looking for a hands-on, fast-paced role where you can build recruitment administration experience in a supportive team environment, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and make a real impact.
Job Responsibilities
As a Temporary Recruitment Administrator, you will support the recruitment and onsite delivery process by completing a variety of essential administrative and coordination tasks, including:
- Onboarding & Compliance: Complete pre-employment checks and onboarding steps to ensure candidates start work compliantly and professionally.
- Workforce Coordination: Monitor attendance, track absences, and arrange backfills or shift cover as required.
- Data Tracking: Maintain accurate staff and holiday trackers, ensuring information is up to date and reliable.
- Systems Use & Data Management: Learn and use internal systems to record candidate details, timesheets, holiday bookings, and clock-in/clock-out data.
- Payroll Support & Reporting: Provide accurate information for payroll processing and assist with headcount and operational reporting.
- Issue Handling: Respond to day-to-day queries from temporary workers and site managers, including pay queries, absence management, and general support.
Required Skills & Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Strong customer service skills to communicate effectively with candidates, account managers, and clients.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks accurately.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive problem-solving with the initiative to resolve issues quickly and appropriately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel and Outlook) and confident email communication.
- Comfort working with internal systems for record-keeping, timesheets, and compliance documentation.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as occasional travel between local sites may be required.
- Flexibility with working hours to support onsite operations, which may run early mornings through to late evenings.
What We Offer
- Overtime opportunities to boost your earnings.
- 22 days annual leave (accrued during employment), plus public holidays.
- Office-based role with a friendly, supportive team environment (no working from home available).
Ready to Apply?
If you're motivated, detail-focused, and ready to gain valuable recruitment administration experience in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please upload your up-to-date CV for review and we'll be in touch.
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