HR Administrator

Reed; Croydon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic team environment

HR projects exposure

Temporary assignment support

Job summary

Reed is seeking an organised HR (Onboarding) Administrator to join our central HR Operations team in Croydon on a temporary basis until November. You will manage pre-employment checks, ensure safer recruitment compliance, handle contract administration and payroll setup for new starters.

You will coordinate all new starter requirements to ensure timely onboarding, act as a key contact for hiring managers and new starters, maintain accurate HR records, support induction processes and contribute

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR, recruitment, or onboarding administration.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment and pre-employment screening processes.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-employment checks and ensure safer recruitment compliance.
• Handle contract administration and payroll setup for new starters.
• Coordinate all new starter requirements to ensure timely onboarding.
• Act as a key point of contact for hiring managers and new starters, providing necessary support and guidance.
• Maintain accurate HR records and update the Single Central Record.
• Support the induction process for new employees.
• Provide wider HR administrative support and assist academies with onboarding queries.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

HR onboarding

Organisational skills

Communication

Safer recruitment

Confidential information handling

Job description

HR (Onboarding) Administrator

Location: Croydon

Job Type: Temporary (until November)

Salary: Competitive

Our client is seeking an organised and detail-oriented HR (Onboarding) Administrator to join our central HR Operations team on a temporary basis until November. This role is crucial for supporting the onboarding of Head Office employees and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Reporting to the Central HR Manager, the HR (Onboarding) Administrator will manage pre-employment checks, ensure safer recruitment compliance, handle contract administration, payroll setup, and coordinate all new starter requirements to ensure employees are ready to start on time.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage pre-employment checks and ensure safer recruitment compliance.
• Handle contract administration and payroll setup for new starters.
• Coordinate all new starter requirements to ensure timely and smooth onboarding.
• Act as a key point of contact for hiring managers and new starters, providing necessary support and guidance.
• Maintain accurate HR records and update the Single Central Record.
• Support the induction process for new employees.
• Provide wider HR administrative support and assist academies with onboarding queries.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in HR, recruitment, or onboarding administration.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment and pre-employment screening processes.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team.
• Exposure to diverse HR operations and projects.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive support throughout the temporary assignment.