Temporary recruitment administrator
Manpower UK Ltd
Chelmsley Wood · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£13 – £15 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Chelmsley Wood, West Midlands (County)
Category
Personnel/Recruitment
Location: Solihull, Birmingham
Contract: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Flexibility between 05:30 - 22:30 required
Why Join Us?
We're an established recruitment services provider with a strong presence across the UK, supporting clients with reliable workforce solutions and helping candidates find suitable temporary roles. If you're looking for a hands-on, fast-paced role where you can build recruitment administration experience in a supportive team environment, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and make a real impact.
Job Responsibilities
As a Temporary Recruitment Administrator, you will support the recruitment and onsite delivery process by completing a variety of essential administrative and coordination tasks, including:
Onboarding & Compliance: Complete pre-employment checks and onboarding steps to ensure candidates start work compliantly and professionally.
Workforce Coordination: Monitor attendance, track absences, and arrange backfills or shift cover as required.
Data Tracking: Maintain accurate staff and holiday trackers, ensuring information is up to date and reliable.
Systems Use & Data Management: Learn and use internal systems to record candidate details, timesheets, holiday bookings, and clock-in/clock-out data.
Payroll Support & Reporting: Provide accurate information for payroll processing and assist with headcount and operational reporting.
Issue Handling: Respond to day-to-day queries from temporary workers and site managers, including pay queries, absence management, and general support.
Required Skills & Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Strong customer service skills to communicate effectively with candidates, account managers, and clients.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks accurately.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Proactive problem-solving with the initiative to resolve issues quickly and appropriately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel and Outlook) and confident email communication.
Comfort working with internal systems for record-keeping, timesheets, and compliance documentation.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as occasional travel between local sites may be required.
Flexibility with working hours to support onsite operations, which may run early mornings through to late evenings.
What We Offer
Overtime opportunities to boost your earnings.
22 days annual leave (accrued during employment), plus public holidays.
Office-based role with a friendly, supportive team environment (no working from home available).
Ready to Apply?
If you're motivated, detail-focused, and ready to gain valuable recruitment administration experience in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please upload your up-to-date CV for review and we'll be in touch.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website
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