HR & Recruitment Coordinator – 3 month contract- £23 per hour – North London, Islington


We are looking for a proactive and highly organised HR & Recruitment Coordinator to support a busy HR team during a temporary assignment of up to 3 months. This role is ideal for someone with strong recruitment coordination experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing multiple vacancies simultaneously. You will play a key role in supporting recruitment operations, onboarding activity, HR administration, and learning & development coordination, ensuring an excellent experience for candidates, hiring managers, and new starters.


Key Responsibilities of this HR Administrator / Recruitment Coordinator role are:


HR Administration


* Support with team diary management and scheduling
* Assist with HR projects, including organising HR e-folders and documentation
* Take notes during HR-led meetings
* Provide ad hoc administrative support to the HR team


Recruitment & Onboarding


* Maintain recruitment schedules and monitor timelines to ensure hiring activity stays on track
* Create accurate and timely application information packs
* Prepare and publish job adverts across relevant platforms, networks, and third-party sites
* Manage vacancies within the ATS (Recruitee), ensuring roles are closed appropriately and recruitment leads are updated
* Provide user support and guidance on the recruitment system
* Monitor attraction levels and flag concerns regarding applicant volumes
* Liaise with recruitment agencies regarding role logistics and recruitment activity
* Send weekly internal communications detailing live vacancies
* Arrange interviews via the ATS and ensure candidates receive timely updates
* Support offer administration, including drafting and issuing offer letters
* Obtain and review references for new hires
* Coordinate induction programmes for new starters
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Learning & Development


* Coordinate training sessions and participant bookings
* Liaise with training providers
* Maintain accurate training records


About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Proven experience coordinating high-volume recruitment activity
* Previous experience using HRIS and ATS platforms (Recruitee experience desirable)
* Confidence managing and booking interviews through an ATS
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
* A personable and approachable manner
* Confidence taking initiative and escalating issues where appropriate
* Good working knowledge of Google Docs and related systems


Essential Requirements
Candidates must:
* Be available to work in the office a minimum of 4 days per week (including Wednesdays), with flexibility to attend full-time during busy periods
* Be able to commute reliably to the Islington office
* Have previous recruitment coordination and HR administration experience in a fast-paced environment


If you are an organised and motivated HR professional looking for an immediate temporary opportunity, we would love to hear from you.