HR Coordinator

New Appointments Group Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Rochester is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job advertising to onboarding. This role requires proven recruitment experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple vacancies effectively. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with hiring managers and maintain accurate HR records. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development support for CIPD qualifications

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally from an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Confident using LinkedIn Recruiter and alternative sourcing methods.
• Positive, solutions-focused approach to HR.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy approval to onboarding.
• Build strong relationships with internal managers for effective workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and HR records.

Skills

Experience in recruitment

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple vacancies

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

CIPD Level 3 (willingness to study)

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Job description

Job Title: Recruitment Coordinator
Location: Rochester
Salary: up to £30,000pa
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Overview

We are currently seeking an organised, proactive Recruitment Coordinator with strong experience in recruitment to take ownership of the end-to-end hiring process. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys partnering with hiring managers, and can confidently deliver an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy approval, job advert creation and sourcing through to screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding.
• Build strong relationships with internal managers, supporting them with workforce planning, interview techniques and recruitment best practice.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to proactively identify, attract and engage top talent.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring timely and effective communication with candidates at every stage.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and HR records, ensuring compliance with company policies and GDPR.
• Support wider HR administration including new starter documentation, employee files and general HR queries.
• Assist with HR projects and process improvements, driving efficiencies across the function.

About You

• Proven experience in recruitment either in-house, agency or an HR role with strong recruitment exposure ideally from an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Confident using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and alternative sourcing methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility quickly.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple vacancies at once.
• A positive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine interest in developing within HR.
• CIPD Level 3 is not required, but a willingness to study towards it.

What is on Offer

• Career development with support towards CIPD qualifications
• Opportunity to take full ownership of recruitment processes.
• A supportive HR team and the chance to broaden your generalist HR skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested and would like to find out more about the position, then please email Lucy at [e-mail] for further information. Alternatively, please apply with an up to date CV, preferably in word format with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this role.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.