Recruitment & Retention Assistant
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
Join a Busy and Supportive Recruitment Team
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
About You
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
Why Apply?
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
