Location: Civic Centre, Wolverhampton, St. Peter''s Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SH
Pay Rate: -13.69 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Dress Code: Smart Office Wear

We are currently recruiting for a Recruitment & Retention Assistant to support the delivery of a professional, efficient, and compliant recruitment service. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised administrator with previous recruitment or compliance experience to join a fast-paced team and play a key role in supporting candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment journey.

If you have exceptional attention to detail, experience managing pre-employment checks, and enjoy working in a customer-focused environment, we''d love to hear from you.

As a Recruitment & Retention Assistant, you will:

• Support managers throughout the end-to-end recruitment process
• Provide guidance and support with the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Conduct pre-employment checks, including:
  • DBS checks
  • Right to Work verification
  • Home Office checks
  • Other recruitment compliance activities
• Process successful candidate applications and maintain regular communication throughout recruitment campaigns
• Prepare and issue offer letters, contracts, and employment-related documentation
• Ensure recruitment records and employee files are accurate and fully up to date
• Maintain and update spreadsheets and recruitment systems with a high level of accuracy
• Support payroll-related recruitment administration and ensure deadlines are met
• Deliver a high standard of customer service to both internal and external applicants
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with policies, procedures, and employment legislation
• Assist with service improvements and contribute ideas to enhance recruitment processes
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider People Team

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within recruitment, HR administration, onboarding, or compliance
• Experience conducting pre-employment checks, including Right to Work and DBS checks
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience using recruitment databases, HR systems, or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with managers and candidates
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads effectively
• A proactive and flexible approach to work

This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy recruitment function, supporting critical hiring activity and helping deliver an excellent candidate experience. You''ll work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive team environment while developing your recruitment and HR administration expertise.

Interested? Apply today to be considered for this excellent temporary opportunity based at the Civic Centre, Wolverhampton.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.