HR & Recruitment Officer

Key Purpose of the Job:

To deliver effective recruitment and administrative support to the Human Resources function, ensuring the consistent, compliant, and professional delivery of HR services across the organisation.

Key Job Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Administration:

• Support HR meetings, including exit interviews, investigation meetings, disciplinaries and grievances and maintain high-quality, confidential records.
  


• Monitor and audit probationary periods, following up with managers as required.
  


• Prepare and issue employment documentation, including Offer Letters, Contracts of Employment and Job Descriptions.
  


• Deliver comprehensive administrative support across the HR function, including:
  

- Payroll and remuneration administration

- Sickness absence monitoring

- Maintenance of personnel files and employee records

- Compliance with SIA licensing requirements

• Prepare weekly and monthly HR reports, dashboards and statistical data.
  


• Respond to general HR enquiries, providing accurate information or escalating appropriately.
  


• Manage the access control system, including issuing and deactivating ID badges and updating permissions in accordance with policy.
  


• Ensure HR processes and activities are fully compliant with company policies, legal requirements and industry standards.
  


• Undertake any additional duties as required to support the effective operation of the HR function.
  

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Advertise and promote vacancies across internal channels, external job boards, the company website and approved social media platforms.
  


• Coordinate interview schedules and assessment activities in partnership with hiring managers.
  


• Review incoming applications, shortlist candidates and conduct preliminary screening.
  


• Prepare interview documentation, arrange meeting rooms and ensure all recruitment materials are accurate and up to date.
  


• Liaise with recruitment agencies and external partners as required.
  


• Maintain recruitment trackers, ensuring all data is accurate and current.
  


• Communicate professionally with candidates regarding application progress, outcomes and onboarding requirements.
  


• Manage the end-to-end candidate journey from application through to offer and onboarding.
  

Requirements

Essential Requirements:

• Experience supporting a HR function
  


• Experience working in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
  


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work proactively
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  


• Ability to prioritise and manage a high-volume workload
  


• Creative and innovative approach to process improvement
  


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  


• Recruitment experience
  

When Kings carry out recruitment, we do so as an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Supportive and Collaborative Environment
  


• Company Health Care Plan
  


• Company Pension
  


• Life Insurance
  


• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata
  


• Referral Scheme
  


• Employee Recognition Scheme
  


• Employee Benefits Programme including shopping vouchers and discount; up to £1,200 a year on reals savings for everyday needs
  


• Cycle to Work Scheme
  


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