HR Admin

Temporary HR Administrator (Onboarding)

• Remote / Home-Based
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
• Temporary Immediate Start until End of March

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Temporary HR Administrator to join our HR Administration team on a short-term basis until the end of March. This role will focus primarily on onboarding new colleagues and ensuring all compliance and pre-employment checks are completed accurately and efficiently. Due to current capacity, we are only able to consider candidates with proven onboarding experience. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide training from scratch for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end onboarding processes for new employees
• Conducting and verifying Right to Work checks in line with legal requirements
• Completing compliance checks, particularly for care staff, including:
  • DBS checks
  • Occupational health/health clearances
• Ensuring all pre-employment documentation is accurate and fully compliant
• Maintaining accurate HR records and updating internal systems
• Liaising with hiring managers and new starters to ensure a smooth onboarding experience
• Supporting the wider HR administration team as required

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in HR administration with a strong focus on onboarding
• Thorough knowledge of UK Right to Work legislation
• Experience conducting compliance checks for care staff (including DBS and health checks)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of documentation
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Desirable

• Experience working within a care or healthcare setting
• Familiarity with HR systems and digital onboarding platforms

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