Administrator (HR & Recruitment) Leighton Buzzard 3 month contract > potentially made perm Up to £29k pro rata Key Responsibilities: Draft and issue employment contracts and official letters for new and current staff members. Address candidate inquiries regarding job offers or rejections and provide constructive feedback. Manage personnel records in both physical and digital formats. Oversee onboarding tasks, including preparing holiday forms and directing new hire documentation to relevant departments. Follow up on incomplete or missing paperwork. Process and renew DBS applications. Perform employment background checks for prospective hires. Respond to reference requests for current and former employees. Support the creation, updating, and analysis of HR reports on key metrics like employee absences and turnover rates. Develop and distribute job advertisements internally and externally. Manage job advertisement responses, shortlist candidates, schedule interviews, and send out recruitment communications. Deliver timely and efficient administrative assistance to the HR team. Handle confidential and sensitive information and queries with discretion. Perform additional HR-related tasks, such as conducting telephone or in-person interviews, as needed. Key Requirements: Proven experience in general administrative tasks. Proficiency in IT tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and online platforms. Strong interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders. Exceptional organisational abilities and time management expertise. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Keen attention to detail, adaptability under pressure, and a fast learner. Capability to establish productive relationships with senior leaders and their teams. Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and upholding integrity. A collaborative team member who can also work independently when needed. Open and adaptable to varying work requirements and schedules. Please apply for immediate consideration, this role is urgently needed