5-6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly motivated Recruitment Officer to join the Recruitment Team on a temporary basis to cover a secondment.
The role involves managing a personal caseload of end-to-end recruitment activity in a fast-paced environment providing expert advice to hiring managers and candidates and ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Previous experience using Tribepad is essential to enable the successful candidate to make an immediate impact.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Manage a varied caseload of recruitment activity across the Council delivering a full end-to-end recruitment service.
Provide professional advice and guidance to managers on job adverts selection methods recruitment documentation and best practice.
Create and manage job adverts using Tribepad and other appropriate recruitment channels including social media and external platforms.
Carry out all pre-employment checks including right to work references DBS checks and medical clearances.
Issue contracts of employment and respond to queries relating to terms and conditions.
Liaise with candidates managers and internal stakeholders providing a high-quality customer-focused service.
Maintain accurate recruitment records in line with Council policies employment legislation and GDPR.
Support high-volume recruitment activity while meeting tight deadlines and priorities.
Represent the Council at job fairs and recruitment events acting as a professional brand ambassador.
Work collaboratively within a busy recruitment team offering support during peak periods.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in internal recruitment within a fast-paced environment.
Essential experience using Tribepad (applicant tracking system).
Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment processes including vetting and barring.
Experience conducting DBS checks right-to-work checks and reference verification.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritise effectively.
Strong customer service focus with experience supporting managers and candidates.
Confident using Microsoft Office and HR/Recruitment systems.
Understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
Ability to work flexibly within a hybrid working model.
Additional Information:
The role operates on a hybrid basis with 2 flexible days per week in the office increasing to 5 days per week during training and induction (non-negotiable).
Location: Cunard Building Liverpool (Hybrid working)
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Proven experience in internal recruitment within a fast-paced environment. Essential experience using Tribepad (applicant tracking system). Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment processes including vetting and barring. Experience conducting DBS checks right-to-work checks and reference verification. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritise effectively. Strong customer service focus with experience supporting managers and candidates. Confident using Microsoft Office and HR/Recruitment systems. Understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice. Ability to work flexibly within a hybrid working model.