Recruitment Specialist
- Location:Liverpool, Merseyside, England
- Salary: £36k - 38k per year
- Category
- Sector:
- Contract type Permanent
Job Description – Talent Acquisition Specialist | |
Contract Type | Permanent 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata) 28 to 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. (We are open to discussion around this being a 3 or 4 day position) |
Base | Based in Speke, Liverpool, but role covers all sites under the group (Liverpool, Oldham, Manchester and North Tyneside). Will move to new Speke base no later than 9th August 2024 |
Leading Key Relationships | None – Part of People and Culture Team HRBP, Hiring Managers and Marketing Manager |
Led by | Director of People and Culture |
Budget Responsibilities | None |
Company Mission | End Furniture Poverty. |
Company Values | Bravery, Creativity, Passion, and Professionalism. |
Job Purpose | Supporting FRC Group’s Impact Plan by providing an exceptional recruitment strategy and sourcing, attracting, and interviewing prospective employees to find the perfect match for FRC Group on all sites. |
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Job Responsibilities:
- Create and implement effective recruitment strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- Work with HRBP and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, prioritise positions, and align recruitment efforts with business objectives.
- Work with hiring managers to create job ads for current openings
- Advertise job openings on careers pages, job boards and social networks (e.g. LinkedIn)
- Source candidates through online channels (e.g. professional networks and portfolio sites)
- Report to hiring managers and HRBP on the status of open positions
- Update job descriptions (e.g. add tasks or modify requirements)
- Answer candidates’ queries regarding the application process
- Develop application process and all related recruitment resources
- Complete all administrative tasks in relation to recruitment
- Participate in job fairs to boost company’s reputation
- Review CVs, conduct initial sifts and screenings, and assess candidates to determine their suitability for specific roles.
- Present a quality shortlist to hiring managers
- Interview candidates at various stages through the process
- Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Gain feedback from new hires and use to improve the recruitment process
- Share feedback with HRBP and managers to improve the employment journey
- Work with People and Culture and Marketing Teams to develop and enhance the organisation’s employer brand to attract talent.
- Co-ordinate salary negotiations, present job offers, and facilitate the offer acceptance process.
- Co-ordinate reference checks
- Provide interview feedback, when necessary and appropriate
- Utilise data and metrics to track and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, identifying areas for improvement.
- Review, improve and implement employee referral programme
- Build a pipeline of talent in relevant areas
- Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and company policies and carry our right to work checks
- Use a strategy that helps us to recruit great people without using agencies
- Collaborate with People and Culture and other teams to ensure a seamless onboarding process for new hires.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends to continually optimise the talent acquisition process.
Additional information:
Hybrid working
Performance bonuses
Requirements
- Strong background in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and candidate assessment.
- Expertise in developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies.
- Proficiency in candidate sourcing using various channels, including social media, job boards, and networking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building skills with hiring managers, internal teams, and external partners.
- Networking skills to establish connections within the industry and build a talent pipeline.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse recruitment metrics and optimise strategies accordingly.
- Familiarity and ability to recommend applicant tracking systems (ATS)
- Comfortable negotiating job offers, recommending compensation structures, and managing the offer acceptance process.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, industry trends, and recruitment best practices.
- Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices.
- Effective problem-solving skills to address challenges and obstacles in the recruitment process.
- Experience using various interview formats (e.g. phone, structured, group)
- Ability to organize skills assessment centres (e.g. job simulation activities, work samples, psychometric and IQ/EQ tests)
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field or other equal qualification
- Proven experience as a recruitment specialist, internal recruiter or similar recruitment leadership role.