Recruitment Administrator in Cardiff

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Recruitment Administrator to join the HR team based at our Cardiff Head Office. You will work within a collaborative team to provide a professional and proactive recruitment and administration service for line managers and staff across Peacocks. This role requires a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and efficiency.

You will provide administration support for the recruitment processes including locating, recruiting and interviewing job candidates. The job also comprises many responsibilities including liaising with managers at all levels and understanding their skill needs as well as ensuring all the correct paperwork is in place for each vacancy through to offer.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for people to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced HR environment. This is a long-term sustainable career pathway.

A progression route is available for those motivated individuals looking to progress to CIPD Qualification. There is also an opportunity if you would like to complete a Business Administration Level 3 course.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate Sourcing & Advertising
  Proactively search for potential candidates via job boards, social media, agencies, and job centres. Write and post job adverts on appropriate platforms.
• Application Management
  Act as the first point of contact for applicants. Receive, track, and review job applications ensuring they are complete and meet recruitment criteria.
• Selection Process
  Assist with pre-interview screening, testing, and candidate assessments. Conduct initial screening of candidates to ensure essential criteria and legal requirements (e.g., right to work in the UK) are met.
• Interview Coordination
  Conduct initial telephone interviews and record relevant feedback. Schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Offer Management & Onboarding
  Liaise with hiring managers and candidates to manage job offers and rejections. Coordinate internal approvals and complete pre-employment checks (e.g., references, credit checks). Prepare employment contracts and gather all required new starter documentation. Support early-stage onboarding, including arranging accommodation where needed.
• Administration & Record Keeping
  Create and maintain personnel files. Update central electronic filing systems and maintain accurate HR records. Assist with general HR administrative tasks such as filing, archiving, photocopying, and responding to inquiries.
• Communication & Support
  Provide guidance and support to staff where appropriate. Handle incoming calls and email queries professionally. Maintain consistent and professional contact with candidates from application to onboarding.