Recruitment Administrator

Manpower; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

22 days annual leave

Office-based role (no work from home)

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Temporary Recruitment Administrator in Solihull (Birmingham area) to join a busy recruitment and onsite delivery team. The role offers flexibility across early to late shifts and an hourly rate of £13.00.

You will support onboarding, attendance monitoring, data tracking, and payroll-related tasks while liaising with candidates and client managers in a fast-paced environment. Onsite office-based role with travel between local sites.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills with candidates, managers and clients.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills for multiple tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive problem solving with initiative to resolve issues quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for occasional travel.
• Flexibility with working hours to support onsite operations.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding & 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 & Data Management: Learn and use internal systems to record candidate details, timesheets, holiday bookings, and clock‑in/clock‑out data.
• Payroll Support & 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

Strong customer service

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive problem solving

Microsoft Office

Full UK driving licence

Flexible working hours

Tools

Excel and Outlook

Job description

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 & 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 & Data Management: Learn and use internal systems to record candidate details, timesheets, holiday bookings, and clock‑in/clock‑out data.
• Payroll Support & 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 & 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).