Full job descriptionRole: Recruitment Assistant
Contract: 3 months
Work type: Hybrid
Location: Civic Center, SO14 7LY
We’re looking for Recruitment & HR Admin Assistants to join the team immediately for a period of 3 months. Working as part of a fast paced team they will be responsible for administration support throughout the recruitment and on boarding process. Previous recruitment experience is preferred whether this be as part of a broader HR role, in-house recruitment function or agency. Strong administration, organisation and communication skills are a must. We’re also looking for someone who enjoys a busy day where the time flies.
Key Responsibilities *Provide a comprehensive, customer-focused recruitment service using an e-recruitment system.
*Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including preparing adverts, candidate packs, and recruitment documentation.
*Respond promptly and professionally to recruitment queries from hiring managers and candidates.
*Coordinate recruitment activities for schools and partner organisations.
*Manage pre-employment checks and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and Council policies.
*Process new starter documentation and payroll information accurately within deadlines.
*Maintain accurate recruitment records, vacancy information, and recruitment databases.
*Produce recruitment reports and management information on recruitment activity and trends.
*Liaise with recruitment agencies, job boards, and external partners to support recruitment campaigns.
*Provide administrative support for HR projects, assessment activities, and general HR & OD functions.
Essential Skills & Requirements *GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, with HR Administration experience or equivalent recruitment administration experience.
*Experience delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume administrative environment.
*Knowledge of recruitment and selection processes, including pre-employment checks.
*Understanding of employment legislation, safeguarding, equality, and safer recruitment practices.
*Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using e-recruitment systems, databases, and digital platforms.
*Experience handling recruitment enquiries via telephone, email, and face-to-face.
*Ability to maintain accurate records, process documentation, and produce management reports.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.
*Highly organised, able to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.