Recruitment Assistant

Your new role

• Deliver a customer-focused recruitment service using an e-recruitment platform.
• Process payroll input for new starters.
• Handle recruitment queries from managers and candidates promptly and accurately.
• Support recruitment and selection processes for schools and partner agencies.
• Prepare recruitment documentation, including adverts and candidate packs.
• Ensure recruitment processes meet deadlines and comply with statutory requirements and Council policies.
• Record and maintain documentation and records related to recruitment activities.
• Provide management information on recruitment activity and trends.
• Manage pre-employment checks and process new starter documentation for payroll.
• Ensure new starters have the necessary information for their first day.
• Update vacancy information on agencies, job sites, and internet sites.
• Support assessment activities as part of recruitment processes.
• Liaise with resourcing partners and agencies to ensure effective recruitment processes.
• Provide general support to HR & OD projects and casework activities.
  

Core Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Comply with the Council’s financial policies and identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings.
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with managers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Deliver services to agreed standards and gather customer feedback to improve satisfaction.
• Follow Council policies and procedures and undertake continuous improvement activities.
• Escalate risks and issues impacting performance or reputation.
• Participate in team and Council-wide activities to improve involvement and communication.
• Use appraisal and performance processes for personal development and capability growth.
• Take responsibility for personal development, including continuous professional development.
• Work with the team to develop change readiness.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

Education:

• GCSE English Language and Maths – Grade 4 or above.
• Certificate in HR Administration or equivalent work experience.

• Experience:

• Practical experience with pre-employment checks.
• Delivering excellent customer service in high-volume environments (recruitment experience preferred).
• Understanding recruitment and selection processes, business administration, and best practices in large organisations.
• Using e-systems, social media, and internet platforms for recruitment.
• Providing telephone and email support to recruiting managers.
• Providing face-to-face support to in-house managers and partners (e.g., schools).

Skills:

• High attention to detail and ability to meet multiple recruitment/payroll deadlines.
• Understanding statutory legislation related to recruitment.
• Excellent IT literacy, including self-service digital platforms, applications, and MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data and information clearly.
• Understanding equality issues in the workplace.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements.
• Experience running basic management reports using e-systems.

What you need to do now

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