HR Administrator – Onboarding and Compliance
Shrewsbury
Permanent
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm (Fully office based)
Up to £27,000 per annum
About the Role
We’re recruiting for an HR Administrator Onboarding & Compliance to join a busy and supportive HR team in a role that plays a crucial part in the hiring process. This position takes ownership once a candidate has accepted their offer, ensuring all pre‑employment checks are completed thoroughly and efficiently so they can start as quickly as possible.
It’s a role where attention to detail, pace, and accountability really matter, getting this stage right helps secure talent and keeps the business moving.
You’ll be the person who ensures every new starter is fully vetted, compliant, and ready to begin; balancing speed with precision and investigating any concerns until you’re confident everything meets the required standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Take full ownership of the post-offer onboarding and compliance process
* Carry out and manage all pre-employment checks, including right to work, referencing, DBS and any overseas checks
* Ensure safer recruitment standards are consistently met, including investigating gaps in employment and resolving any discrepancies
* Work at pace to progress candidates through checks quickly, reducing the risk of drop-off before start date
* Take a thorough and methodical approach, ensuring even minor concerns are followed up and resolved
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across HR systems and personnel files
* Liaise with hiring managers, recruitment and HR teams to keep onboarding on track
* Support the coordination of onboarding documentation and induction processes
* Provide additional administrative support to the wider HR and recruitment teams when onboarding activity allows
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in an HR administration, onboarding or compliance-focused role
* Strong understanding of pre-employment checks and safer recruitment practices (highly desirable)
* Exceptional attention to detail with a tenacious and investigative mindset
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple candidates and deadlines simultaneously
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and speed are equally important
* Confident communicator who can build relationships across teams
* Proactive, reliable and able to take ownership of processes
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to make things happen, takes pride in getting the detail right, and understands how important a smooth and compliant onboarding process is to secure great talent.
This role would suit someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in delivering a high-quality onboarding experience. A proactive approach and commitment to maintaining compliance standards are essential.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process.
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