Recruitment Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Recruitment Assistant,  to support the administration of the full recruitment lifecycle; from arranging interviews with candidates to ensuring they have a positive onboarding experience. You will play a pivotal role within the team, so we are looking for an exceptional individual who is driven, positive, well-organised, and passionate about delivering a first-class recruitment service to the wider business. 

Our Core Values are our DNA: We’re Passionate and Positive, We Value the Customer, We Care, We Continually Improve and We Make it Happen. Does this sound like you? If you have a background in agency or in-house recruitment, are looking to advance your career in an in-house recruitment role and want to work in a fast-paced growing organisation with great people, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing:

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Recruitment Team across a variety of projects 
• Management of the full interview lifecycle, including but not limited to; arranging interview rooms and suitable panels, interview invites, rescheduling interviews, liaising with agencies, chasing attendance, core values and assessments
• Ensuring Recruitment IT systems are kept up to date to ensure a streamlined process for internal and external stakeholders 
• Keep interview and new starter trackers up to date with accurate information for the recruitment and wider HR team
• Provide pre-employment and compliance checks in line with company policy and relevant legislation
• Support in the creation of adverts and recruitment campaigns 
• Take an active role in ensuring all new starters are properly inducted and supported upon joining the company 
• Comply with all relevant recruitment and employment legislation, dealing with confidential, sensitive information
• Support the Recruitment Team with employer branding initiatives, including social media platforms, company website, referrals scheme and internal brand awareness
• Arranging hospitality, room layout and equipment for participants attending workshops and events, booking rooms/venues, printing and distributing materials and ensuring required equipment is available and in working order for the efficient running of all relevant events

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrable experience within an in-house recruitment administration and/or resourcing role, ideally within the technology industry 
• Experience sourcing candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, CV Databases, etc., would be highly advantageous 
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, ideally Reach 
• A team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude 
• The ability to work and communicate with a diverse range of people 
• Highly organised, systematic, flexible, and adaptable to changing needs 
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively about how to do things better 
• Have a high level of attention to detail 
• Comfortable with working in an environment of change, with a flexible approach to new challenges 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Understand the importance of absolute confidentiality and discretion 
• Excellent IT skills including Word and Excel

Why Microlise? 

When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Stobarts, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.

• Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role.
• Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
• Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more! 
• 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service. 
• Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business. 
• Employee Assistance Programmes 
• Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
• Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
• Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham 

Recruitment Process

For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so, don’t delay getting your application in! 

Recruitment Agencies

Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small, preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to  in the first instance.

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