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 is seeking a HR Recruitment Associate for a 4-month contract. The role involves managing the recruitment process, handling pre-employment checks, and providing HR admin support within a hybrid working model. Candidates should have experience in recruitment and HR systems with strong attention to detail. This position requires collaboration with various departments and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment administration and pre-employment checks.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including vacancy creation and onboarding.
• Prepare and issue employment contracts and appointment letters.
• Ensure compliance with Safer Recruitment guidance and employment legislation.

Skills

High-volume recruitment administration

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Oleeo

iTrent Engage

Beeline

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

4 months contract with a Local Authority

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 (Mon‑Fri 09:00‑17:00).

Contract length: 4 months with a Local Authority.

Employment Type: Full Time