HR Recruitment Associates

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking an HR Recruitment Associate to provide efficient recruitment and HR administration services. The role involves managing pre-employment checks, preparing contracts, and ensuring accurate data entry in HR systems. You will collaborate across teams to enhance recruitment processes, requiring attendance at Kingston and Sutton offices at least once a week. The position offers a full-time schedule with a monthly salary range of £23,000, combining remote and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment administration and pre-employment checks.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including vacancy creation and onboarding.
• Carry out and monitor pre-employment checks.
• Prepare and issue employment contracts and appointment letters.
• Provide professional advice and support to managers on recruitment policies.
• Produce and analyze recruitment data and reports.

Skills

High-volume recruitment administration

HR payroll and e-recruitment systems

Attention to detail

Job advertisement production

Understanding of employment legislation

Customer-focused communication

Problem-solving skills

Google Workspace proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Oleeo

iTrent

Engage

Beeline

Job description

4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary : The HR Recruitment Associate (Grade F) will provide a professional, efficient, and customer-focused recruitment and HR administration service to the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Sutton as well as to schools and traded services. The postholder will manage high-volume pre-employment checks, prepare contracts and offer letters, and ensure accurate data entry on HR and payroll systems. Operating in a hybrid working model, the role requires attendance at Kingston and Sutton offices at least once a week.

You will work collaboratively across HR & Organisational Development to deliver high-quality resourcing support, improve recruitment processes, and contribute to projects enhancing service delivery and candidate experience.

Key Duties / Accountabilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including vacancy creation, advertising, shortlisting, interview scheduling, and onboarding.
• Carry out and monitor pre-employment checks (e.g. DBS, right-to-work, references, professional registration).
• Prepare and issue employment contracts, conditional offers, and appointment letters.
• Maintain accurate records and data on HR and payroll systems (e.g. Oleeo, iTrent, Engage, Beeline).
• Provide professional advice and support to managers, schools, and traded services on recruitment policies and procedures.
• Create and post engaging job advertisements, including campaign content for LinkedIn and other media.
• Support temporary and agency recruitment processes through managed service providers.
• Ensure compliance with Safer Recruitment guidance and employment legislation.
• Produce and analyse recruitment data and reports to support decision-making.
• Participate in recruitment events and contribute to HR and OD project work.
• Promote excellent customer service and uphold Council values of transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Skills / Experience

• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment administration and pre-employment checks.
• Working knowledge of HR payroll and e-recruitment systems (Oleeo, iTrent, Engage, Beeline or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry and document preparation.
• Experience producing job adverts and using social media platforms for recruitment.
• Good understanding of employment and recruitment legislation and HR policies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify improvements in processes and systems.
• Competent in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

Closing date: 05/11/2025 9:00 AM

CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).

Location: Hybrid based across Kingston and Sutton Council offices (minimum one day per week onsite).

Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday‑Friday 09:00‑17:00).

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 23 - 23 (subject to further details).