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.
  

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:

• 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 1200 a year on reals savings for everyday needs
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
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