HR and Recruitment Assistant(12-month FTC)

KEYENCE Corporation; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR and Recruitment Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting recruitment processes, from CV screening to interview facilitation, and maintaining applicant tracking systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a degree in any discipline. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to the growth of a company recognized for its innovation and excellence. Join a team that values integrity and teamwork while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a company pension and holiday allowance.

Benefits

20 days holiday + public holidays (Pro-rata)

Advanced Company Pension

Life Cover

Full Expensed Business Travel and Accommodation

Qualifications

• Must be educated to degree level (Bachelor’s degree - any discipline).
• Experience in recruitment would be beneficial, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for CV screening, interview facilitation, and candidate feedback.
• Manage job postings and applicant tracking data.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Salesforce

Job description

HR and Recruitment Assistant(12-month FTC)

Location : Stockley Park, Uxbridge
Start Date : April 2025 (12-month FTC – Maternity Cover)

1. About KEYENCE:

KEYENCE is a world leader in Sensors, Safety, Vision, Measurement and Microscopes. Founded in Japan in 1974, KEYENCE has experienced rapid growth and is now turning over more than $8 billion global sales per year. We also operate on over 50% profit due to our Direct Sales model!

We have been listed on Forbes “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” Top 100 every year since its inception and we have over 350,000 clients worldwide, including the main blue chip manufacturers.

2. Job Specification:

As a member of the HR and Recruitment Team you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the below responsibilities:

• CV screening
• Interview/assessment day facilitation
• 1st stage, online interview evaluation
• Face to face interviewing
• Potential to attend careers fairs and being an ambassador of KEYENCE UK
• Support University campus recruitment planning, work with career centres to manage campus recruiting logistics, organise events and ship materials
• Candidate feedback
• Managing job postings and assembling interview documents
• Helping to maintain applicant tracking data
• Managing the recruiting inbox and responding to candidate enquires
• Possible travel to other regional offices on occasion (Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Dublin, Milton Keynes) to support with recruitment events
• Helping to maintain employee database systems
• HR data entry and administrative support

3. Personal Attributes:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal – with the ability to establish and maintain professional interpersonal relationships
• Ability to accurately document, record and maintain information and data
• Ability to work with high self-direction and flexibility, especially with respect to taking initiative, prioritising multiple tasks, and using good judgement to resolve problems
• Enjoy working in a target driven environment
• Team player
• Integrity – the role requires appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive information

4. Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be educated to degree level (Bachelor’s degree - any discipline)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft-based applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience in recruitment would be beneficial, but not essential
• Experience with Salesforce or other ATS would be beneficial, but not essential
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

5. Package:

• Salary - £28,000 (Pro-rata)
• Area Allowance - £2,700 per annum (Pro-rata)
• 20 days holiday + public holidays (Pro-rata)
• Advanced Company Pension
• Life Cover
• Full Expensed Business Travel and Accommodation