HR Recruitment Administrator

Experienced HR Recruitment Administrator
Location: Rainham (Hybrid: Office‑based with 2 days working from home)
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Sector: Early Years Education & Childcare
Registered Office: CEME LTD, Main Campus, Rainham, Essex, United Kingdom, RM13 8EU

Short Summary Line
Experienced HR Recruitment Administrator required in Rainham — hybrid role (2 days WFH), managing recruitment, HR database, onboarding, compliance, and supporting an effective HR department.

About Us
Frankphil Childcare Ltd is a growing, inclusive early years provider committed to delivering high‑quality childcare, learning, and family support. As we expand our services, we are seeking an experienced HR Recruitment Administrator to support our staffing operations and ensure a smooth, compliant recruitment process across all settings.
The Role
This hybrid role is based primarily at our Rainham office, with the flexibility to work two days per week from home. You will manage the full recruitment cycle and ensure all processes meet safer recruitment, Ofsted, and local authority standards.
A key part of this role is maintaining an organised, efficient HR function — including managing our HR database to ensure all employee CVs, documents, and records are stored securely, accurately, and systematically. You will also contribute to the effective running of the HR department by supporting processes, improving organisation, and ensuring compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Draft and post job adverts on CV‑Library and other recruitment platforms
• Screen CVs and shortlist suitable candidates
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication
• Maintain accurate HR and recruitment records
• Manage the HR database, ensuring secure and systematic storage of employee CVs and information
• Support onboarding, DBS checks, and reference verification
• Assist with staff training records and compliance documentation
• Contribute to the effective running of the HR department
• Work with managers to forecast staffing needs and recruitment timelines
Requirements
• Proven experience in HR or recruitment administration (early years or education sector desirable)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience using HR databases or digital HR systems
• Familiarity with CV‑Library, Indeed, or similar platforms
• Understanding of safer recruitment and Ofsted expectations
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems
Benefits
• Hybrid working (2 days from home)
• Competitive salary and opportunities for progression
• Supportive, inclusive working environment
• Funded training and CPD
• Paid DBS and staff wellbeing initiatives

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