Recruitment Service Administrator

Overview

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Recruitment Administrator to join their busy, office‑based team in Chester Business Park. The role offers structured daytime hours, a strong work‑life balance, and the opportunity to play a key part in supporting a high‑volume recruitment operation.

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 70–100 candidates, ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Collate and verify timesheets, following up where required.
• Calculate holiday pay, overtime, bonuses and other adjustments using Excel and internal systems.
• Manage and update candidate records within the CRM system.
• Add new starters to the database with a high level of accuracy.
• Set up placements and issue assignment details and onboarding documentation.
• Support bookings and place candidates into roles.
• Prescreen candidates.
• Communicate with clients.
• Assist with rotas, emails and answer calls.
• Provide administrative support to the payroll coordinator.

• Strong Excel skills, including confidence with calculations and data handling.
• Previous experience using CRM systems or recruitment databases.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Ability to manage high‑volume workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with in payroll, recruitment administration or a coordination role is advantageous.

• Up to £12.98 per hour.
• Consistent weekday working hours – no evenings or weekends.
• Office‑based role in Chester with a structured and stable routine.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.