HR & Recruitment Administration Specialist

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a Recruitment and HR Support Advisor to join the HR Systems, Recruitment and Safeguarding Team. You will manage recruitment administration, employee changes and terminations, while providing advice and support to managers, schools and external customers.

This busy role requires excellent ICT skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under deadlines, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service in a public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with recruitment administration and HR processes.
• Experience handling pre-employment checks and payroll deadlines.
• Strong ICT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work with managers, schools and external customers.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment across designated service areas.
• Provide guidance to managers on recruitment policies.
• Create starter records and process employment changes in HR system.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks (references, right to work, DBS if required).
• Produce contracts and employment documents.
• Manage employee changes and leavers within payroll deadlines.
• Collaborate with school leaders and managers to deliver efficient service.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Administrative skills

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Discretion

Tools

HR system (HRIS)

Job description

Blackpool Council is seeking a Recruitment and HR Support Advisor to join the HR Systems, Recruitment and Safeguarding Team. You will manage recruitment administration, employee changes and terminations, while providing advice and support to managers, schools and external customers.

This busy role requires excellent ICT skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under deadlines, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service in a public sector environment.