Administrator (HR&Recruitment) Leighton Buzzard 3 month contract>potentially made perm Up to£29k pro rata Key Responsibilities: * Draft and issue employment contracts and official letters for new and current staff members. * Address candidate inquiries regarding job offers or rejections and provide constructive feedback. * Manage personnel records in both physical and digital formats. * Oversee onboarding tasks, including preparing holiday forms and directing new hire documentation to relevant departments. * Follow up on incomplete or missing paperwork. * Process and renew DBS applications. * Perform employment background checks for prospective hires. * Respond to reference requests for current and former employees. * Support the creation, updating, and analysis of HR reports on key metrics like employee absences and turnover rates. * Develop and distribute job advertisements internally and externally. * Manage job advertisement responses, shortlist candidates, schedule interviews, and send out recruitment communications. * Deliver timely and efficient administrative assistance to the HR team. * Handle confidential and sensitive information and queries with discretion. * Perform additional HR-related tasks, such as conducting telephone or in-person interviews, as needed. Key Requirements: * Proven experience in general administrative tasks. * Proficiency in IT tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and online platforms. * Strong interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders. * Exceptional organisational abilities and time management expertise. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Keen attention to detail, adaptability under pressure, and a fast learner. * Capability to establish productive relationships with senior leaders and their teams. * Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and upholding integrity. * A collaborative team member who can also work independently when needed. * Open and adaptable to varying work requirements and schedules. Please apply for immediate consideration, this role is urgently