Internal Recruitment Assistant (12-month Maternity Cover)

Fabulous role working within an established HR department within a leading organisation just outside of High Wycombe, Bucks.

This could potentially suit someone working within a recruitment agency who is looking to gain experience within HR.

This is a 12 month Maternity Cover – working full-time Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (37.5 hours per week with ½ an hour for lunch). Salary £23,000 per annum plus 25 days holiday per annum rising to 27 after 5 years’ service, Contributory Pension Scheme, Private Health Care, Life Assurance, Modern office facilities, Subsidised canteen, Free parking onsite, flexibility in your working pattern following successful completion of training may be available.

What will I be doing?

As part of an established Human Resources department you will assist the team in the provision of a pro-active HR service. As part of your role you will be responsible for effectively managing the recruitment process. This will include ensuring accurate job descriptions and person specifications are prepared, sourcing of candidates, logging applications received, arranging interviews, producing interview packs, liaising with recruiting managers, candidates and relevant third parties.

You will be involved at the 1st interview stage of the selection process for new recruits and actively assist with the line managers’ selection decisions. You will be responsible for the preparation of all new starter paperwork including offer letters and any other contractual paperwork including the referencing process. You will liaise with the successful candidates on a regular basis ensuring their onboarding experience is a positive one. As the final part of the recruitment process you will conduct the HR induction meetings with new starters and welcome them to the Company.

Under the guidance of the HR Manager you will provide advice and support to staff and Managers. You will, as part of your development, assist with employee relations matters which will include gathering information, preparing documentation, attending meetings and producing minutes. You will also support the HR Manager and Senior HR Advisor with general HR tasks.
You will be responsible for administrative tasks associated with day-to-day queries and issues, including being responsible for own filing, updating of HR database etc.

What skills and experience do I need?

• Experience of managing the recruitment process including interviewing alongside line managers.
• Able to demonstrate skills in prioritising, planning and organising workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• An innovative thinker with an inquiring mind.
• Highly IT literate, including Microsoft Office and database skills.
• Natural team player.
• Experience of using HRIS (desirable).
• Experience of online recruitment and recruitment using social media (desirable)
• CIPD Level 3 Qualification (desirable).

The company offers many fantastic benefits, such as:

• 25 days holiday per annum (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free Parking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexibility in your working pattern following training period