HR - Team Leader - Recruitment Administration Team

Team Leader - Recruitment Administration 📍 Wolverhampton (Hybrid - 3 days office-based) 💷 £18.85 per hour | Weekly Pay 🕒 Full-Time | Temporary Contract 🗓 Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm We are currently recruiting on behalf of Wolverhampton City Council for an experienced Team Leader - Recruitment Administration to join their People Services team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and organised individual with previous recruitment and team leadership experience to take ownership of a busy recruitment function and support the delivery of high-quality services. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and support a team of Recruitment & Retention Assistants and Support Officers Oversee day-to-day recruitment operations, ensuring campaigns progress efficiently Allocate workloads, manage priorities, and ensure key deadlines (including payroll cut-offs) are met Act as the escalation point for complex or sensitive recruitment queries Monitor recruitment campaigns, identifying delays, risks, and implementing solutions Produce and analyse performance reports, identifying trends and process improvements Ensure all pre-employment checks (DBS, right to work, etc.) are completed accurately and compliantly Maintain accurate and audit-able recruitment records Support staff development through coaching, performance management, and training Work collaboratively with stakeholders across People Services Requirements: Previous experience in recruitment and/or HR administration is essential Proven experience in a team leadership or supervisory role Strong knowledge of recruitment processes, compliance, and pre-employment checks Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to manage high workloads in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working with data, reporting, and process improvement Working Arrangements: Temporary contract Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Hybrid working model 3 days per week office-based within Wolverhampton Additional Information: £18.85 per hour - paid weekly Opportunity to work within a reputable local authority Gain valuable experience within a busy People Services function Apply Now If you have the experience and leadership skills to drive recruitment operations forward, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV