HR Admin

Temporary HR Administrator (Onboarding) * Remote / Home-Based * Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm * Temporary – Immediate Start until End of March Overview We are seeking an experienced Temporary HR Administrator to join our HR Administration team on a short-term basis until the end of March. This role will focus primarily on onboarding new colleagues and ensuring all compliance and pre-employment checks are completed accurately and efficiently. Due to current capacity, we are only able to consider candidates with proven onboarding experience. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide training from scratch for this role. Key Responsibilities * Managing end-to-end onboarding processes for new employees * Conducting and verifying Right to Work checks in line with legal requirements * Completing compliance checks, particularly for care staff, including: * DBS checks * Occupational health/health clearances * Ensuring all pre-employment documentation is accurate and fully compliant * Maintaining accurate HR records and updating internal systems * Liaising with hiring managers and new starters to ensure a smooth onboarding experience * Supporting the wider HR administration team as required Essential Requirements * Proven experience in HR administration with a strong focus on onboarding * Thorough knowledge of UK Right to Work legislation * Experience conducting compliance checks for care staff (including DBS and health checks) * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of documentation * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Ability to work independently in a remote environment Desirable * Experience working within a care or healthcare setting * Familiarity with HR systems and digital onboarding platforms Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you Salary: GBP 30000 - 42000 per year

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