HR & Recruitment Administrator (Temp) – Fast-Paced Role

Pertemps North West and North Wales; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps North West and North Wales is seeking an experienced HR & Recruitment Administrator in Knutsford. You will manage the recruitment inbox, coordinate interviews, and handle HR documentation across the employee lifecycle.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will support high-volume recruitment projects, ensure GDPR compliance, maintain accurate HR records, and deliver reliable administrative support to the HR & Recruitment Manager and wider business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within HR Administration, Recruitment Administration or Internal Recruitment.
• Knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and HR documentation.
• Experience in candidate screening, telephone interviews and interview coordination.
• Experience within construction, engineering, industrial or logistics sectors, and high-volume recruitment, would be advantageous but not essential.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the recruitment inbox, advertising vacancies, reviewing applications, shortlisting candidates and arranging interviews.
• Supporting internal recruitment projects, recruitment events and workforce planning, including high-volume recruitment during peak periods.
• Preparing HR documentation, including offer letters, employment contracts, probation reviews and employee correspondence.
• Supporting the administration of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, probation reviews and leavers.
• Checking and processing new starter paperwork, ensuring all compliance requirements are met.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR systems and personnel files.
• Preparing HR reports and analysing recruitment, absence and workforce data.
• Monitoring probation review deadlines, collating feedback and supporting managers throughout the process.
• Assisting with HR record audits, ensuring documentation meets company procedures and GDPR requirements.
• Providing general administrative support to the HR & Recruitment Manager and wider business, including Payroll and Accounts when required.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment coordination

Interview scheduling

Office software

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps North West and North Wales is seeking an experienced HR & Recruitment Administrator in Knutsford. You will manage the recruitment inbox, coordinate interviews, and handle HR documentation across the employee lifecycle.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will support high-volume recruitment projects, ensure GDPR compliance, maintain accurate HR records, and deliver reliable administrative support to the HR & Recruitment Manager and wider business.