Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Administrator

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Administrator to join a busy People Team within a leading higher education group.
The successful candidate will be cross-trained to support both Talent Acquisition (TA) and Onboarding activities, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers. This role requires exceptional customer service skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage high-volume administrative processes efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver professional and proactive customer service to senior leaders, hiring managers, and candidates.
* Support the end-to-end recruitment process including job postings, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
* Prepare and issue offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation.
* Complete Right to Work checks using Amiqus, ensuring full compliance with legislation and internal policies.
* Manage pre-employment checks such as references, DBS, and visa verification.
* Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records within HR and ATS systems.
* Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth transitions from recruitment to onboarding.
* Contribute to process improvements and uphold data protection and compliance standards.

Person Specification:
* Proven administrative experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal abilities at all levels.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and computerised HR/recruitment systems.
* Understanding of HR and recruitment compliance requirements (Right to Work, GDPR, DBS).
* Flexible, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Location: Coventry onsite
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
Contract: Temporary via thefutureworks (3-6 months)

At thefutureworks, we are deeply committed to providing outstanding service while championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in every step of our recruitment process.
Each application is reviewed with care and attention to your unique experience, skills, and achievements.
If your application is shortlisted, a friendly member of our team will be in touch within 48 hours.
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