HR Admin

Skilled Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Immediate start

Contract with extension potential

Job summary

Skilled Careers in London is seeking an HR Administrator for an initial 6-month contract at our Finsbury Park site, with a hybrid pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days at home). Start ASAP for a high-volume onboarding desk within a fast-paced HR team.

This role focuses on end-to-end onboarding, compliance checks, and HR system accuracy, with a strong view to extension or permanent placement. HR admin experience is essential, CIPD Level 3 is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Must have proven HR admin experience within a busy HR or recruitment team.
• Experience handling high-volume onboarding and strict compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR data systems.
• CIPD Level 3 is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End high-volume onboarding for multiple new starters.
• Coordinate RTW verifications, references, DBS processing, and compliance docs.
• Input and update records in HRIS, maintain accuracy of employee data.
• Issue employment contracts, offer letters, and onboarding packs.
• Coordinate day-one logistics with IT, payroll, and managers.
• Provide general HR support and act as a point of contact for queries.

Skills

High-volume onboarding

HR administration

MS Office

Education

CIPD Level 3 (desirable)

Tools

HRIS / HR database

Job description

HR Administrator HR Assistant Onboarding Coordinator CIPD Level 3 Temp to Perm

• Job Title: HR Administrator (High-Volume Onboarding)

• Location: Finsbury Park (Hybrid: 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

• Pay Rate: £23.16 per hour (Umbrella) OR £17.44 per hour (PAYE) + Holiday Pay

• Contract Type: 6-Month Initial Contract (Strong potential to extend or turn Permanent)

• Start Date: Required ASAP / Immediate Start

• Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Standard Business Hours)

Are you a proactive HR Administrator with a track record of managing high-volume candidate onboarding in a fast-paced environment

We are urgently recruiting a skilled HR Administrator to join a busy, fast-moving HR team based out of Finsbury Park. This is an immediate requirement for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong view to extension and the clear possibility of going Permanent.

This is a high-volume desk you will be running point on 40 to 50 active onboardings at any given time. You must have prior HR-specific administrative experience and be comfortable hitting the ground running in a fast-paced setting.

Why Apply for This Role

• Great Hybrid Pattern: Balance your week with 3 days in the Finsbury Park office and 2 days working from home.

• Flexible Pay Options: Earn £23.16 per hour (Umbrella) or £17.44 per hour (PAYE) (+ accruable holiday pay).

• Long-Term Security: Initial 6-month contract with genuine potential to transition into a permanent role.

• Immediate Start: Get back to work quickly on a dynamic, high-impact desk.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End High-Volume Onboarding: Manage the full onboarding cycle for new starters simultaneously, ensuring seamless candidate communication from offer acceptance through to day one.

• Compliance Checks: Coordinate right-to-work (RTW) verifications, reference checks, DBS processing, qualifications, and compliance documentation.

• System Administration: Input new starter records, update employee details, and maintain accuracy across the HR database/HRIS.

• Offer Letters & Contracts: Issue employment contracts, offer letters, variation letters, and onboarding packs efficiently.

• Day-One Logistics: Liaise with IT, payroll, and hiring managers to arrange equipment, system access, and induction schedules.

• General HR Support: Serve as a reliable point of contact for employee queries, escalating complex queries to HR managers as needed.

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

• HR Admin Experience: Mandatory. Must have proven experience working specifically within an HR department or busy internal recruitment team.

• High-Volume Capability: Demonstrable ability to juggle a busy workload, specifically managing high volumes of onboarding files ( at a time) without compromising compliance or detail.

• Qualifications: CIPD Level 3 is desirable but not essential (relevant hands-on HR experience takes priority).

• Communication & Tech Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with good proficiency in HR database management and MS Office.

• Availability: Must be available to start at short notice / ASAP.