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We are looking for someone to join our People Services team on a 6 month FTC to work in our compliance team.


You will be working in our Milton Keynes office.


You will be required to process pre-employment checks for new candidates in line with the Pre-Employment Screening Policy with the purpose of minimising risk at all times


You will work closely with the People Services Administration team to facilitate a smooth Onboarding journey Responsible for ensuring the Group comply with UK Right to Work legalisation


Your Responsibilities will include:
*Checking Pre-employment Reference forms and Right to Work Documents for new candidates to ensure all information is present and valid
*Ensure the Pre-Employment Screening policy is adhered at all times and working practices are in line with the policy regulations
*Identifying the different referencing requirements for each job role and ensuring these have been met
*Contacting new candidates where reference requirements have not been met
*Contacting ex-employers to request employment references and making sure they are provided in a timely manner
*Following the Escalation and/or Risk Acceptance process where pre-employment references cannot be obtained
*Processing Credit and Criminal checks on Experian and obtaining Risk Acceptance should any adverse risks be identified
*Ensuring all relevant candidate information is available to allow the Quality Assurance Department to carry out DBS and Credit Checks for regulated roles.
*Dealing with colleague enquiries in a satisfactory and professional manner
*Having a good understanding of the Right to Work process and UK Legislation
*Identify ways to improve and automate processes with a customer centric approach ensuring a seamless experience
*Being flexible in your approach in order to support other team members within the wider People Services where needed


The ideal candidate will:
*Previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment
*Previous experience in an Administrative role
*Previous experience of handling data
*Understanding of numerical information
*Proactive, enthusiastic, someone who strives for excellence
*A team player
*Self-motivated and driven
*Must have the ability to work efficiently with high volumes


Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 


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