Recruitment Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Recruitment Administrator to join their dynamic Shared Services team in Manchester. This vital role involves managing the recruitment lifecycle, from shortlisting candidates to processing onboarding activities. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and organisational skills, with a strong focus on customer engagement and data protection compliance. Located in a vibrant office near Piccadilly Station, this position offers the chance to contribute to building a better railway for Britain while enjoying a supportive team culture and great benefits. If you're passionate about recruitment and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Subsidised Restaurants

Friendly Team Culture

Inspiring Workspace

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or administration is essential.
• Strong understanding of data protection legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer the end-to-end recruitment cycle including shortlisting and onboarding.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage a shared inbox.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Skills

Data Protection Understanding

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Do you have recruitment or administration experience? Have you worked in a high-volume process driven environment? Do you have experience with handling data in line with data protection? If so, please read below as this may be the role for you!

About Shared Services

Our Shared Services team deliver specialist processes that have a direct impact on the performance of Network Rail, our customers and suppliers. These services include payroll, recruitment and onboarding, payables, receivables, financial accounting, reporting, controls and compliance, and helpdesk support.

About the role (External)

Main Responsibilities

As a Recruitment Administrator we are looking for people who have excellent communication skills, and people who can organise and prioritise work and have great attention to detail. In addition, we are looking for people who strive to deliver great customer service and engagement skills and have a good understanding of Data Protection Legislation.

What will you be doing?

The recruitment administrator role is crucial to the overall success of Network Rail as you will support the business in recruiting dedicated, ambitious, talented people in a variety of roles Nationwide.

You will be responsible for the successful administration of the end-to-end recruitment cycle; shortlisting candidates, arranging interviews and assessments, assisting at assessment centres and processing onboarding activity.

We are looking for someone who takes great pride in their work, is confident using their initiative, enjoys the freedom and autonomy to manage their own workload and is willing to travel nationally to support assessment events.

Located in the heart of Manchester, five minutes from Piccadilly Station, our open plan office boasts subsidised restaurants and an inspiring workspace complemented by a supportive, friendly team culture and great benefits!

Come and join our team and together, help us build a better railway for a better Britain.

The Ideal Candidate

1. Excellent communication - You will need great communication skills; you’ll be communicating changes to key internal and external stakeholders. Earn trust and build credibility; create an engaging environment, respecting the diverse interests and opinions of others.
2. Organisation and prioritisation – you will have to complete tasks within specified timeframes and be used to KPIs and SLAs.
3. Great attention to detail and accuracy – analysing data, producing reports and performing audit activities with a right first-time approach.
4. Exceptional customer focus/engagement skills – you’ll be dealing with queries from external stakeholders and will monitor a shared inbox. You’ll need good written and verbal skills: concise, clear and articulate.
5. Understanding of Data Protection Legislation.
6. Strong understanding and appreciation of Microsoft Office packages including Excel.

What could set you apart?

1. Practical experience administering the recruitment lifecycle (i.e. candidate shortlisting, booking an interview, onboarding, pre-employment checks).
2. Occupational knowledge of shared services and/or working in a volume driven recruitment environment.