HR & Recruitment Recruitment Assistant West Midlands

Position: HR & Recruitment Recruitment Assistant West Midlands Up to £12.85 / hour
** Recruitment Assistant*
* ** Rate of Pay:** £12.85 per hour PAYE   
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* Location:

** One Friargate, Coventry, CV1 2FL
  
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* Contract:

** Temporary basis, until September 2026, with potential permanent opportunities   
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* Hours:

** 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (30-minute unpaid break)    Office-based for the first 4 weeks of training, then moving to a hybrid pattern with 2 days per week onsite.

** Purpose of the Role
** Opus People Solutions are currently seeking an experienced
** Recruitment Assistant
** to join a busy Recruitment & Onboarding team based in Coventry on behalf of our Client, Coventry City Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has excellent organisational and communication skills.
You will play a key role in supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring documentation is accurately managed and candidates receive a smooth onboarding experience.

** Key Responsibilities
*** Managing shared recruitment mailboxes and responding to enquiries
* Processing recruitment and onboarding documentation
* Monitoring and processing DBS clearances and related queries
* Maintaining accurate electronic personnel records and filing systems
* Downloading, distributing and managing electronic correspondence
* Acting as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
* Supporting recruitment and onboarding administration activities
* Assisting with service improvement initiatives and project work
* Providing administrative support to the wider Recruitment team
** Essential Requirements
*** Previous administration experience
* Experience working within a fast-paced environment
* Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads
* Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
** Desirable Requirements
*** Previous recruitment or onboarding administration experience
* Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS)
* Experience working within a large or complex organisation
* Understanding of recruitment and onboarding processes and legislation

If you are a motivated administrator looking for your next opportunity within a busy and supportive recruitment team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.
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