Temporary Part-Time HR Admin - 12 Month Contract

Confidential; Slough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Slough is seeking a part-time HR Administrator for a 12-month contract, offering 25 hours per week at £13.00 per hour plus holiday pay. The role supports recruitment, onboarding and HR compliance, coordinating checks and documentation while liaising with candidates, hiring managers and providers.

The successful candidate will be highly organized with strong customer service skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion,

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills with a professional candidate experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-employment screening and onboarding for new starters.
• Manage references, right-to-work, DBS and qualification checks.
• Ensure safeguarding and safer recruitment compliance.
• Keep candidates and hiring managers updated during onboarding.
• Liaise with external providers to progress checks efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR and recruitment records.
• Follow up on outstanding documentation and deadlines.
• Provide general HR administration and a professional candidate experience.

Skills

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Prior HR/recruitment exposure

Job description

Temp Part-Time HR Administrator - 12 Months - 25 hours per week -

Slough - £13.00 Per Hour + Holiday Pay

About the Client

Our client is a well-established Local/Central Government organisation providing essential services to the community. With a supportive, collaborative culture and a strong sense of purpose, this is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming HR team where professional development is encouraged.

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and people-focused HR Administrator to join the team on a part-time basis, providing essential support across recruitment, onboarding and HR compliance. You'll play an important role in ensuring new employees have a smooth journey into the organisation, coordinating the necessary checks and documentation while working closely with candidates, hiring managers and external contacts.

• Coordinating pre-employment screening and onboarding for new starters
• Managing references, right-to-work, DBS and qualification checks
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements
• Keeping candidates and hiring managers updated throughout onboarding
• Liaising with external providers to progress checks efficiently
• Maintaining accurate and confidential HR and recruitment records
• Following up on outstanding documentation and deadlines
• Providing general HR administration and a professional candidate experience

About the Successful Applicant

You'll be a highly organised HR Administrator with strong customer service skills and ideally previous exposure to HR or recruitment. You'll have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a keen eye for detail and the confidence to manage competing priorities and deadlines. A proactive, collaborative approach is important, alongside discretion when handling confidential information and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is a great opportunity to gain further HR experience within a supportive, purpose-led organisation while enjoying the flexibility of a 25-hour working week. You'll benefit from training and development opportunities, flexible working policies, technology-supported agile working and a friendly, collaborative environment with supportive colleagues.