Recruitment Consultant

Role Overview

We are looking for an organised and proactive Recruitment Consultant to support our recruitment operation through candidate sourcing and payroll administration only. This role does not involve business development or client sales and is ideal for someone who enjoys candidate engagement, compliance, and process-driven work.
You will play a key role in building and maintaining candidate pipelines while ensuring accurate and timely payroll for temporary and contract workers.

• Proactively source candidates using job boards, CV databases, referrals, and social media
• Screen and register candidates, including eligibility-to-work checks and compliance documents
• Conduct initial telephone interviews to assess suitability and availability
• Build and maintain talent pools aligned to current and future requirements
• Keep candidate records accurate and up to date on the CRM/ATS
• Maintain regular contact with candidates to manage availability and placements

• Process weekly payroll for temporary and contract workers accurately and on time
• Liaise with candidates to resolve payroll queries efficiently
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, including PAYE, holiday pay, and statutory requirements
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reports

• Previous experience in recruitment resourcing, candidate delivery, or payroll administration (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Comfortable working to weekly deadlines
• Good IT skills, including CRM/ATS systems and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of payroll processes and compliance (desirable but not essential)

• Methodical and process-driven
• Reliable and dependable
• Candidate-focused with a service mindset
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Calm under pressure, especially during payroll deadlines

• A focused, non-sales recruitment role
• Clear responsibilities and structured workload
• Supportive team environment
• Training on systems, compliance, and payroll processes
• Career development within delivery, compliance, or operations pathways and bonus!