HR Administrator

ASA Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Scotland is seeking an organised HR Administrator (Talent Acquisition) for a 3-month contract. In this role, you'll support a dynamic Talent Acquisition team, manage queries, and handle pre-employment checks. Ideal candidates will have prior administrative experience and be confident in managing sensitive data. This role offers a great opportunity to grow your HR skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within HR or Recruitment.
• Confident in handling confidential/sensitive data responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for queries from stakeholders, job candidates, and external partners.
• Manage invoicing and raise purchase orders to support the team's budgeting process.
• Handle end-to-end pre-employment checks and onboarding using internal HR systems.
• Maintain and update sensitive HR data in line with GDPR and internal policies.
• Contribute to ongoing HR and Talent Acquisition projects.

Skills

Administrative experience

Handling sensitive data

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter initiative

Job description

Overview

We're currently looking for an organised and proactive HR Administrator (Talent Acquisition) to join a fast-paced public sector environment on a 3-month contract. This is a great opportunity to support a high-performing Talent Acquisition team and gain valuable experience in a people-focused function.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for queries from stakeholders, job candidates, and external partners (e.g., recruitment agencies)
• Manage invoicing and raise purchase orders to support the team's budgeting process
• Handle end-to-end pre-employment checks and onboarding using internal HR systems
• Maintain and update sensitive HR data in line with GDPR and internal policies
• Contribute to ongoing HR and Talent Acquisition projects

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience:

• Previous experience in an administrative role (preferably within HR or Recruitment)
• Confident in handling confidential/sensitive data responsibly

Core Competencies:

• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage and maintain accurate data
• Strong Communicator: Clear written and verbal communication with candidates and internal stakeholders
• Team Player: Willing to collaborate and support colleagues across the business
• Self-Starter: Takes initiative, meets deadlines, and communicates progress effectively

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their HR experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and work within a supportive, people-focused team. If you're organised, communicative, and proactive - we'd love to hear from you!

Interested? Apply now or reach out for more details!

About ASA Recruitment

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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