Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator

Athena Care Homes; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Induction and ongoing development

Learning & Development team support

Employee Assistance Helpline

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Athena Care Homes is seeking a Recruitment Administrator to join our Central Office team. You’ll coordinate recruitment and onboarding, manage candidate records, and support hiring managers to keep processes moving.

This role is office-based in Essex with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and includes travel to Athena homes as needed. A proactive, organized, candidate-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience within Recruitment or HR Administration.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems and MS Office.
• Clear, professional communication with candidates and managers.
• Understanding of safer recruitment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Reach ATS and keep candidate/vacancy data accurate and compliant.
• Oversee candidate onboarding: references, DBS checks, Right to Work, contracts, start dates.
• Communicate with candidates throughout recruitment journey.
• Support Recruitment Team inbox and assist hiring managers with queries.
• Assist Recruitment Business Partner with events and local attraction initiatives.
• Collate recruitment data and assist reporting on vacancies and time-to-hire.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Organisation

IT skills

Communication

Safer recruitment

Travel openness

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Reach ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Athena Care Homes is seeking a Recruitment Administrator to join our Central Office team. You’ll coordinate recruitment and onboarding, manage candidate records, and support hiring managers to keep processes moving.

This role is office-based in Essex with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and includes travel to Athena homes as needed. A proactive, organized, candidate-focused approach is essential.