Administrator

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a capable Administrator for a temporary position in Shrewsbury. This role involves supporting the onboarding and compliance process for new starters, including document verification and reference checks. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and confident in communication. They will also need proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to handle multiple cases. This is a full-time role with a pay of £12.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator – both written and verbal.
• Comfortable managing multiple onboarding cases simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process new hire information following offer acceptance.
• Track DBS applications and verify qualifications.
• Maintain a detailed onboarding tracker using Microsoft Excel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to manage multiple cases

Job description

Administrator Shrewsbury Temporary – 2 months plus Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm £12.60 per hour

Our client is recruiting for a capable administrator to join the team ASAP to support the onboarding and compliance process for new starters. You will be a key player in the HR and compliance team, handling everything from pre‑employment checks to document verification. You will be highly organised, detail‑driven and confident in communication.

Administrator Duties

• Receive and process new hire information following offer acceptance from the Recruitment Coordinator.
• Review candidate CVs, application forms, and identification documents to begin the onboarding file.
• Initiate and track DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) applications.
• Identify and obtain necessary references, including most recent, previous, character references – potentially going back up to 20 years for certain roles.
• Chase references via email and phone and verify all written references verbally.
• Investigate and confirm employment from companies that have ceased trading (e.g., using Companies House).
• Request and verify copies of relevant qualifications; liaise with universities or institutions where needed.
• Arrange and obtain overseas police checks for candidates who have lived or worked abroad.
• Maintain a detailed onboarding tracker using Microsoft Excel and other internal systems.
• Meet with new starters during their induction week to finalise missing documents and ensure full compliance, using a firm and professional approach.

Skills and Experience required

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator – both written and verbal.
• Able to remain calm but assertive when chasing outstanding information.
• Comfortable managing multiple onboarding cases simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general administrative tools.
• Experience in compliance or HR administration is desirable but not essential.

The application process

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we are able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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