Recruitment Administrator

Retail Human Resources plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cardiff seeks a Recruitment Administrator to join their HR team. The successful candidate will provide proactive recruitment and administrative support, manage job applications, and ensure compliance with recruitment criteria. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this dynamic environment, with progression opportunities available.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

CIPD Qualification pathway

Business Administration Level 3 course opportunity

Qualifications

• High level of confidentiality and professionalism required.
• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment.
• Passion for people and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Proactively search for candidates and write job adverts.
• Manage job applications, ensuring they meet criteria.
• Assist with pre-interview screenings and scheduling.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Reference: Recruitment Administrator/391

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Recruitment Administrator to join the HR team based at our Cardiff Head Office.

You will work within a collaborative team to provide a professional and proactive recruitment and administration service for line managers and staff across Peacocks. This role requires a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and efficiency.

You will provide administration support for the recruitment processes including locating, recruiting and interviewing job candidates. The job also comprises many responsibilities including liaising with managers at all levels and understanding their skill needs as well as ensuring all the correct paperwork is in place for each vacancy through to offer.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for people to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced HR environment. This is a long-term sustainable career pathway.

A progression route is available for those motivated individuals looking to progress to CIPD Qualification.

There is also an opportunity if you would like to complete a Business Administration Level 3 course.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate Sourcing & Advertising: Proactively search for potential candidates via job boards, social media, agencies, and job centres. Write and post job adverts on appropriate platforms.
• Application Management: Act as the first point of contact for applicants. Receive, track, and review job applications ensuring they are complete and meet recruitment criteria.
• Selection Process: Assist with pre-interview screening, testing, and candidate assessments. Conduct initial screening of candidates to ensure essential criteria and legal requirements (e.g., right to work in the UK) are met.
• Interview Coordination: Conduct initial telephone interviews and record relevant feedback. Schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Offer Management & Onboarding: Liaise with hiring managers and candidates to manage job offers and rejections. Coordinate internal approvals and complete pre-employment checks (e.g., references, credit checks). Prepare employment contracts and gather all required new starter documentation. Support early-stage onboarding, including arranging accommodation where needed.
• Administration & Record Keeping: Create and maintain personnel files. Update central electronic filing systems and maintain accurate HR records. Assist with general HR administrative tasks such as filing, archiving, photocopying, and responding to inquiries.
• Communication & Support: Provide guidance and support to staff where appropriate. Handle incoming calls and email queries professionally. Maintain consistent and professional contact with candidates from application to onboarding.