Talent Acquisition Adminstrator

BUSINESS FUNCTION: People
SALARY: 24904 rising to 29298 after 6 months /CS3
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid
LOCATION: Leeds City Centre
HOURS: 35 per week

We are looking for a proactive highly organised person to provide support within a busy fastpaced environment. Ideally you will have previous administrative experience and be ready to join our Talent Acquisition team in Leeds with remote working options and occasional travel.

If youre someone who thrives in a busy environment and loves the idea of contributing to a mission that impacts millions of lives then this is the role for you.

What youll be doing:

• Acting as a point of contact building great relationships with candidates through timely phone and email communication
• Reviewing applications with a sharp eye
• Helping to coordinate well run interviews and selection days that leave a lasting impression
• Arranging essential medical appointments to support both new starters and internal promotions
• Providing clear and supportive feedback to candidates to enhance their experience
• Working closely with Talent Acquisition Specialists and other team members to keep things running smoothly
• Handling personal data with care and professionalism ensuring full GDPR compliance
• Keeping systems and trackers up to date so we can work efficiently and deliver a firstclass service

Who We Are Looking For:

• Previous administrative experience and the ability to prioritise and manage their own time (recruitment experience would be advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail
• Keen to learn and develop a career within talent acquisition / recruitment
• Adaptability to keep up with multiple vacancies candidates managers and the wider business
• IT literacy and the ability to learn new systems
• Strong relationshipbuilding skills with candidates and hiring managers
• Someone who wants to be part of team and a team on a mission to deliver the very best service to the business

At Northern we dont just value our people we go the extra mile to support them. Heres a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you your partner and your dependents on Northern services. Plus 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing Northern Perks has you covered.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family lifestyle and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business youre in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. Thats why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.

Why Northern

Were more than just a train operator. Were the heartbeat of the North connecting communities creating opportunities and driving sustainable growth. With 2500 trains running daily were on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825 the first passenger train set off in the North of England after which rail quickly spread across the globe and this year were celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.

At Northern we dont just move people from A to B were building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if thats something you need. Were also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role well always offer an interview.

We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a medical assessment.

No matter your background experience or whether you call it a bap barm or cob theres a place for you here in the railway.