HR Administrator
Shrewsbury
Permanent
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
£26,000 per annum
Our client based in a rural location on the West side of Shrewsbury is recruiting for a capable administrator to join the team ASAP to support the onboarding and compliance process for new starters. You will be a key player in the HR and compliance team, handling everything from pre-employment checks to document verification. You will be highly organised, detail-driven and confident in communication. The client will consider this position as a temp-to-perm or permanent role.
Administrator Duties
* Receive and process new hire information following offer acceptance from the Recruitment Coordinator.
* Review candidate CVs, application forms, and identification documents to begin the onboarding file.
* Initiate and track DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) applications.
* Identify and obtain necessary references, including most recent, previous, character references – potentially going back up to 20 years for certain roles.
* Chase references via email and phone and verify all written references verbally.
* Investigate and confirm employment from companies that have ceased trading (e.g., using Companies House).
* Request and verify copies of relevant qualifications; liaise with universities or institutions where needed.
* Arrange and obtain overseas police checks for candidates who have lived or worked abroad.
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