People Admin / HR Admin Support - Temp

Hays are delighted to be supporting a Sheffield based organisation hire to a new temporary job opportunity for HR Administration.

Key Vacancy information

Immediate start is required in June 2026.
Sheffield central location
2-3 months of temporary support needed. This role could develop into a longer-term job opportunity.
37 hours a week
Monday to Friday , 1 day hybrid available after training
£25,949
£13.25 hour + holiday accrual (£14.84 per hour including holiday)
The successful candidate will pass a DBS Check prior to starting completed by the organisation
Your New Role
We are currently supporting a well-established public sector organisation in Sheffield to recruit a temporary People Administrator to join their HR/ Recruitment Team.
This is a fast-paced, administrative role where you will play a key part in delivering an efficient and accurate recruitment support service. Working within a collaborative HR function, you'll provide essential transactional and coordination support across the end-to-end hiring process.
Key Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment activity, ensuring smooth and efficient processes
Maintain and update recruitment records
Support the administration of recruitment and onboarding, including documentation and compliance checks
Process payroll-related changes and liaise with payroll colleagues to ensure accuracy
Input and manage data across HR systems, ensuring high levels of accuracy
Collate and produce reports and statistics for management information
Carry out data quality checks and ensure information is up to standard
Communicate with candidates, hiring managers and internal stakeholders, providing a professional service
Handle recruitment-related queries and provide excellent customer support
Organise and support recruitment events where required
Assist with right to work checks and pre-employment screening, including DBS processes
Contribute to continuous improvement within the teamWhat You'll Need to Succeed

Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within HR or recruitment
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Confident IT user, including Microsoft Office
Experience working in a customer-focused environment
Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Good communication skills and a professional approachWhat You Need to Know

This is a temporary role for 2-3 months
Based in Sheffield City Centre with 1 day working from home
You will be required to successfully pass a DBS check (processed by the organisation)
Immediate/June availability is essentialWhat You'll Get in Return

Opportunity to gain experience within a respected public sector organisation
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Flexible working including hybrid arrangements
Competitive hourly rate equivalent to £25,949
37 hours a week
Monday to Friday , 1 day hybrid available after training
£25,949
£13.25 hour + holiday accrual
(£14.84 per hour including holiday)
The successful candidate will pass a DBS Check prior to starting completed by the organisation

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