Recruitment Coordinator - Onboarding Specialist

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Induction & progression support

Learning & Development support

Employee assistance helpline

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee of the Month recognition

VIP – Value in People – Awards

Length of service recognition

Job summary

Athena Care Homes is seeking a Recruitment Administrator to join our Central Office team. You will coordinate recruitment and onboarding, ensuring accurate records, timely checks, and a professional candidate experience from application to start date.

You'll support hiring managers and home administration teams, manage the Reach ATS, and contribute to reporting on recruitment performance. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in Recruitment, Resourcing, HR Administration or a similar coordination role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems, databases and Microsoft Office.
• Clear, professional communication and ability to build relationships with candidates, managers and colleagues.
• Understanding of safer recruitment and compliance in onboarding.
• Willing to travel to Athena Homes and hold a full UK driving licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage our Applicant Tracking System (Reach) to keep candidate and vacancy data accurate and compliant.
• Coordinate candidate onboarding, including references, DBS checks and contracts.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment journey in a welcoming, professional manner.
• Manage Recruitment Team inbox and support hiring managers with recruitment queries.
• Support Recruitment Business Partner with open days, local careers events and attraction initiatives.
• Collate recruitment data and assist reporting on vacancies, time-to-hire and onboarding compliance.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Safer recruitment

Proactive

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Reach ATS

MS Office

Job description

Athena Care Homes is seeking a Recruitment Administrator to join our Central Office team. You will coordinate recruitment and onboarding, ensuring accurate records, timely checks, and a professional candidate experience from application to start date.

You'll support hiring managers and home administration teams, manage the Reach ATS, and contribute to reporting on recruitment performance. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.