Business Support Officer

About the position

Business Support Officer

Be the backbone of a growing recruitment business, drive operations, payroll & compliance

Remote | Recruitment Sector | Market-Related Salary | 9am- 6pm

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist recruitment company focused on Interim Management and Executive Search. With a strong network spanning multi-level, multi-sector talent up to C-Suite, they support organisations in achieving strategic goals through high-quality placements. The company is in a growth phase, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment with real impact potential.

The Role: Business Support Officer

This is a vital operational role, supporting the smooth delivery of recruitment services. The Business Support Officer will handle payroll, compliance, and timesheet management while offering hands-on support for vendor management and recruitment operations. If you're organised, detail-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is a chance to shape and improve key business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• 2+ years' experience in business support, operations, or compliance (ideally in recruitment or professional services)
• Manage and execute payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
• Administer timesheets, resolving queries from clients and candidates
• Ensure full compliance, including right-to-work checks and documentation tracking
• Support recruitment consultants with daily operations and process improvements
• Submit candidates through vendor management systems and recruitment frameworks
• Assist with ad-hoc projects aimed at improving efficiency and operations
• Maintain accurate reports, records, and process documentation

About You

• 2+ years in a similar operations, support, or compliance role
• Experience in recruitment or professional services (preferred)
• Strong understanding of payroll and timesheet processes
• Knowledge of compliance standards in recruitment or public sector frameworks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Comfortable using CRM or recruitment software
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communicator with a proactive, adaptable mindset

Desired Skills:

• Business Operations
• Compliance & Governance
• Payroll & Timesheet Administration
• Administrative Support
• Vendor Management
• Project Support / Coordination
• Back-Office Support
• Recruitment & Staffing
• Professional Services
• Public Sector (Vendor Management/Frameworks)
• Human Resources / Talent Solutions
• Outsourcing / BPO (Business Process Outsourcing)