Job Title: HR Administrator (High-Volume Onboarding)
Location: Finsbury Park (Hybrid: 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
Pay Rate: £23.16 per hour (Umbrella) OR £17.44 per hour (PAYE) + Holiday Pay
Contract Type: 6-Month Initial Contract (Strong potential to extend or turn Permanent)
Start Date: Required ASAP / Immediate Start
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Standard Business Hours)
Are you a proactive HR Administrator with a track record of managing high-volume candidate onboarding in a fast-paced environment
We are urgently recruiting a skilled HR Administrator to join a busy, fast-moving HR team based out of Finsbury Park. This is an immediate requirement for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong view to extension and the clear possibility of going Permanent.
This is a high-volume desk—you will be running point on 40 to 50 active onboardings at any given time. You must have prior HR-specific administrative experience and be comfortable hitting the ground running in a fast-paced setting.
Why Apply for This Role
Great Hybrid Pattern: Balance your week with 3 days in the Finsbury Park office and 2 days working from home.
Flexible Pay Options: Earn £23.16 per hour (Umbrella) or £17.44 per hour (PAYE) (+ accruable holiday pay).
Long-Term Security: Initial 6-month contract with genuine potential to transition into a permanent role.
Immediate Start: Get back to work quickly on a dynamic, high-impact desk.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End High-Volume Onboarding: Manage the full onboarding cycle for 40–50 new starters simultaneously, ensuring seamless candidate communication from offer acceptance through to day one.
Compliance Checks: Coordinate right-to-work (RTW) verifications, reference checks, DBS processing, qualifications, and compliance documentation.
System Administration: Input new starter records, update employee details, and maintain accuracy across the HR database/HRIS.
Offer Letters & Contracts: Issue employment contracts, offer letters, variation letters, and onboarding packs efficiently.
Day-One Logistics: Liaise with IT, payroll, and hiring managers to arrange equipment, system access, and induction schedules.
General HR Support: Serve as a reliable point of contact for employee queries, escalating complex queries to HR managers as needed.
Candidate Profile & Requirements:
HR Admin Experience: Mandatory. Must have proven experience working specifically within an HR department or busy internal recruitment team.
High-Volume Capability: Demonstrable ability to juggle a busy workload, specifically managing high volumes of onboarding files (40–50 at a time) without compromising compliance or detail.
Qualifications: CIPD Level 3 is desirable but not essential (relevant hands-on HR experience takes priority).
Communication & Tech Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with good proficiency in HR database management and MS Office.
Availability: Must be available to start at short notice / ASAP.
How to Apply:
If you are a high-energy HR Administrator ready to tackle a busy onboarding desk in Finsbury Park, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV for immediate consideration.
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Salary description
£17.44 - £23.16 per hour