HR & Recruitment Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Newry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive HR & Recruitment Coordinator to enhance their recruitment processes and support day-to-day HR operations. This varied role offers the chance to manage the full recruitment cycle, ensuring a high-quality experience for candidates while maintaining compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail, thriving in a dynamic environment. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive team culture, this is an excellent chance for someone eager to grow within a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Company Pension

28+ Days Annual Leave

Early Finish on Fridays

Active Social and Charity Calendar

Opportunities for Career Progression

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR or recruitment coordination, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with UK employment law and right-to-work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from posting vacancies to scheduling interviews.
• Assist in screening CVs and conducting initial candidate assessments.

Skills

Recruitment Coordination

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

HRIS Systems Familiarity

Compliance Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

CIPD Qualification

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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MGME is recruiting for an organised and proactive HR & Recruitment Coordinator to support the delivery of a high-quality recruitment experience while assisting with day-to-day HR operations.

This is a varied role that would suit someone with strong communication skills and previous experience in recruitment. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the full recruitment cycle, providing administrative support across key HR areas, and helping to ensure smooth processes and a positive employee experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from posting job vacancies on job boards to scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates.
• Assist in screening CVs and conducting initial candidate assessments, ensuring that applicants meet the required qualifications and experience.
• Prepare and issue offer letters and employment contracts, acting as the main point of contact for all candidate queries throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain a candidate database and ensure it is up to date with relevant information for future recruitment needs.
• Ensure that all candidates meet legal requirements, including right-to-work checks and necessary compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and files for recruitment, ensuring all processes are in line with data protection regulations.
• Assist with the preparation of onboarding materials for new hires.
• Coordinate the new hire’s first day, ensuring all logistics (e.g., desk setup, IT access) are in place.
• Conduct the initial induction and ensure new employees are familiar with key HR processes and company culture.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including maintaining employee records, updating HR systems, and assisting with performance management processes.
• Handle employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Coordinate training and development schedules and support HR initiatives that promote employee engagement and well-being.
• Assist in preparing recruitment reports, tracking key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire), and providing data-driven insights.
• Assist with audits and reporting on compliance matters as needed.

Any other duties as requested or required by the Senior Management Team.

Person Specification:

• At least 3 years of experience in a HR or recruitment coordination role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with candidates, hiring managers, and employees at all levels.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and recruitment tools (e.g., applicant tracking systems, job boards, LinkedIn).
• Understanding of UK and ROI employment law and right-to-work requirements, with the ability to ensure compliance throughout the recruitment process.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues across HR and other departments.
• A self-starter with the ability to anticipate the needs of the team and contribute to HR projects.
• Previous experience in HR or recruitment within the construction or manufacturing industry would be beneficial.
• Working towards or holding a CIPD qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Comfortable with various HR and recruitment technologies, as well as the full Microsoft Office Suite.

Employee Benefits:

• Company pension
• 28 + days annual leave
• Early finish on Fridays
• Active social and charity calendar
• Opportunities for career progression

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Newry HQ. It presents an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company and further their career.