Full time Temporary

HR Administrator - Recruitment

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts
Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ
money-bag £14.51 per hour
Posted: 07 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 06 September 2026
Ref: 60608258

About the Role

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts seeks an HR Administrator - Recruitment for a public sector client in Edinburgh City Centre. This full-time, temporary position runs up to 12 months, paying £14.51 per hour, with hybrid working requiring office attendance on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Working Monday to Friday, 0900-1700, you will support new employee onboarding, conduct identity and referencing checks, assist hiring managers, and liaise with internal teams and external parties. Additional duties include distributing onboarding paperwork, updating systems, and coordinating with payroll for new starters. Strong organisational abilities and effective time management are essential for this varied role. This is an immediate start, offering a structured environment within a supportive team.

Role - HR Administrator - Recruitment
Location – Edinburgh City Centre (Hybrid working – office on Wednesday and Thursday)
Hours – Monday – Friday, 0900 – 1700 (36 hours per week)
Start date – ASAP
Duration – Up to 12 months
Pay Rate - £14.51 per hour
Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit for an HR Administrator on a temporary basis.
The role:

  • Supporting with onboarding of new employees
  • Carrying out recruitment checks (ID, referencing, background checks)
  • Supporting Hiring Managers with their role in the onboarding process
  • Liaising with internal and external parties
  • Sending out onboarding documentation
  • Updating systems
  • Liaising with payroll team to onboard new starters
  • Any other tasks as required

You should have strong time management and organisational skills.
If you’re interested, please apply online immediately!

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