Job Introduction
Recruitment Administrator
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home)
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time
Join one of the UK’s largest and most respected employers and play a key role in supporting high‑volume frontline recruitment across Compass Group. We are looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Recruitment Administrator to support our Talent Acquisition team in Birmingham.
About the Role
As a Recruitment Administrator, you will be at the centre of our TA operations, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for every candidate and hiring manager. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, fast-paced work, and being the go‑to person for all things recruitment admin.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and responding to frontline recruitment requests across the business
- Screening high‑volume frontline candidates and progressing them through the recruitment pipeline
- Supporting the onboarding process, ensuring all new starters are fully compliant and ready for day one
- Handling administrative duties for the Talent Acquisition team (e.g., contract creation, right‑to‑work checks, system updates)
- Producing and sending regular recruitment and vacancy reports
- Liaising with hiring managers to ensure smooth process flow and great candidate experience
- Maintaining accurate data within our ATS and HR systems
Skills & Experience Needed:
- Strong administrative experience, ideally within recruitment, HR or a fast‑paced operational environment
- Excellent organisation and time‑management skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure
- Confident communicator who can build relationships with candidates and hiring managers
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong IT skills — particularly Outlook, Excel, and recruitment/HR systems
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
What We Offer:
- Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the Birmingham office, 2 days from home)
- Competitive salary of £28,000
- Opportunity to support recruitment across one of the UK's largest and most diverse workforces
- A collaborative TA team with plenty of development opportunities