Temporary Part-Time HR Admin - 12 Month Contract

Wade Macdonald; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking a Temp Part-Time HR Administrator for 12 months in Slough. The role is 25 hours per week, supporting recruitment, onboarding and HR compliance, helping ensure a smooth candidate journey and accurate records.

You will coordinate pre-employment checks, reference and DBS verifications, and liaise with hiring managers and external contacts, while maintaining confidentiality and high standards in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or recruitment is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

HR administration

Onboarding

Pre-employment checks

Compliance

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 onboardingLiaising 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.

How to Proceed

To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today – 07825 502491 (please call only if you have some previous HR, onboarding or recruitment, admin experience). You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!