About the Role
We’re looking for a highly organised, detail-driven HR & Compliance Administrator to own our onboarding and compliance processes end-to-end. You’ll be the crucial link between Recruitment and Staffing, managing a high-volume candidate pipeline and ensuring every new starter is fully cleared, compliant and ready to work on time.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love structure and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, this role will suit you perfectly.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the full onboarding and offboarding process for all staff
· Verify right to work, ID, references and safeguarding documentation
· Process DBS checks and maintain strict compliance standards
· Keep candidates moving through the pipeline to meet tight start‑date deadlines
· Manage a busy inbox and high-volume administrative workload
· Maintain accurate trackers, systems and candidate records
· Work closely with Recruitment & Staffing to fill roles quickly and efficiently
· Prioritise urgent hires based on business needs
· Ensure all current staff remain fully compliant with up-to-date paperwork and training
· Coordinate careers fair attendance and support WEX (work experience) placements
· Review, refine and improve systems and processes for greater efficiency
What We’re Looking For
Essential
· Experience in onboarding, recruitment administration or compliance
· Exceptional organisation and ability to manage high-volume workloads
· Confident inbox management and comfort with admin-heavy roles
· High attention to detail and accuracy
· Proactive, reliable and deadline-driven
Desirable
· Experience processing DBS checks
· Background in recruitment agency or temp staffing
· Knowledge of childcare, education or Ofsted-regulated environments
· Experience using HR database systems
· Experience using project management systems such as Asana or Monday.com
Why Join Us?
Career & Development
· Clear progression pathways as the business continues to scale
· Opportunities to broaden into HR, Compliance, Recruitment or Operations
· Regular training, development and upskilling
· Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Culture & Team
· A genuinely supportive team that celebrates wins and helps each other
· A people-first culture where your ideas are heard and valued
· A workplace that balances professionalism with personality – no corporate stiffness!
· A leadership team that invests in staff wellbeing
Impact & Ownership
· A role where your work directly impacts staffing, safeguarding and operational success
· High autonomy – you’ll own your processes and be trusted to run with them
· The chance to shape and improve systems as we grow
· A visible role where your efficiency keeps the whole business moving
Perks & Practical Benefits
· An office with great transport links and free parking on site
· Regular team socials and recognition initiatives
· Free holiday camp places for your primary school-aged children
Apply Now
If you’re organised, proactive and thrive under pressure, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
