Recruitment administrator

Manpower UK; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

22 days annual leave

Office-based role

Job summary

Manpower UK in Solihull is seeking a Temporary Recruitment Administrator to support onboarding, compliance and the coordination of temporary workers. This hands-on role offers a practical way to gain recruitment administration experience within a friendly team.

You will handle record-keeping, timesheets, attendance, and payroll support, with training provided. Flexible early-morning to late-evening hours (05:30–22:30) and an office-based setting with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills to communicate effectively with candidates, account managers, and clients.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving with the initiative to resolve issues quickly and appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel and Outlook) and confident email communication.
• Comfort working with internal systems for record-keeping, timesheets, and compliance documentation.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as occasional travel between local sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and Compliance: Complete pre-employment checks and onboarding steps to ensure candidates start work compliantly and professionally.
• Workforce Coordination: Monitor attendance, track absences, and arrange backfills or shift cover as required.
• Data Tracking: Maintain accurate staff and holiday trackers, ensuring information is up to date and reliable.
• Systems Use and Data Management: Learn and use internal systems to record candidate details, timesheets, holiday bookings, and clock-in/clock-out data.
• Payroll Support and Reporting: Provide accurate information for payroll processing and assist with headcount and operational reporting.
• Issue Handling: Respond to day-to-day queries from temporary workers and site managers, including pay queries, absence management, and general support.

Skills

Customer service

Organisation

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

This permanent Recruitment administrator role with Manpower UK sits in Solihull, Birmingham, paying £13 to £15 hourly plus pension. Hours require flexibility between 05:30 and 22:30, supporting an established recruitment services provider. Duties cover onboarding and compliance, coordinating temporary workers, maintaining accurate records, and handling general office support. Candidates should demonstrate strong organisation, sound communication, and confident IT abilities, particularly spreadsheets. Prior administrative or staffing exposure proves useful, though full training is offered. The position suits someone seeking hands-on recruitment experience within a supportive team, delivering reliable workforce solutions for clients while helping candidates secure suitable temporary placements.

Location: Solihull, Birmingham Contract: Temporary Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour Hours: Flexibility between 05:30 - 22:30 required

Why Join Us£

We''re an established recruitment services provider with a strong presence across the UK, supporting clients with reliable workforce solutions and helping candidates find suitable temporary roles. If you''re looking for a hands-on, fast-paced role where you can build recruitment administration experience in a supportive team environment, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and make a real impact.

Job Responsibilities

As a Temporary Recruitment Administrator, you will support the recruitment and onsite delivery process by completing a variety of essential administrative and coordination tasks, including:

• Onboarding andamp; Compliance: Complete pre-employment checks and onboarding steps to ensure candidates start work compliantly and professionally.
• Workforce Coordination: Monitor attendance, track absences, and arrange backfills or shift cover as required.
• Data Tracking: Maintain accurate staff and holiday trackers, ensuring information is up to date and reliable.
• Systems Use andamp; Data Management: Learn and use internal systems to record candidate details, timesheets, holiday bookings, and clock-in/clock-out data.
• Payroll Support andamp; Reporting: Provide accurate information for payroll processing and assist with headcount and operational reporting.
• Issue Handling: Respond to day-to-day queries from temporary workers and site managers, including pay queries, absence management, and general support.

Required Skills andamp; Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Strong customer service skills to communicate effectively with candidates, account managers, and clients.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving with the initiative to resolve issues quickly and appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel and Outlook) and confident email communication.
• Comfort working with internal systems for record-keeping, timesheets, and compliance documentation.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as occasional travel between local sites may be required.
• Flexibility with working hours to support onsite operations, which may run early mornings through to late evenings.

What We Offer

• Overtime opportunities to boost your earnings.
• 22 days annual leave (accrued during employment), plus public holidays.
• Office-based role with a friendly, supportive team environment (no working from home available).