HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist

Green Recruitment Company; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in solar energy solutions is seeking an HR and Recruitment Specialist in Farnborough, UK. The successful candidate will shape recruitment processes and ensure compliance with UK HR regulations. Responsibilities include managing the full hiring lifecycle and partnering with hiring managers. Ideal candidates will be CIPD qualified and possess experience in HR within an international setting. Proficiency in English is required, and German is a bonus. This role is an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified required for the role.
• Experience in recruitment and HR administration in an international environment is preferred.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape recruitment processes and deliver strong candidate experiences.
• Manage full hiring lifecycle from sourcing to offer preparation.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for UK employees.

Skills

Experience in recruitment

HR administration

Understanding of UK employment law

Fluent in English

Knowledge of German

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Our client is a global provider of solar energy solutions, specializing in the design and construction of turnkey photovoltaic projects. You’ll be responsible for both recruitment and HR administration, supporting local operations and working closely with hiring managers and the HR Business Partner in Germany.

Your Role

• Shape the recruitment processes, deliver a strong candidate experience, and ensure smooth, compliant HR operations in a dynamic, international environment.

• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and recruitment strategies.

• Manage the full hiring lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviews, and offer preparation.

• Oversee sourcing channels such as LinkedIn, job boards, and recruitment agencies.

• Prepare employment offers, contracts, amendments, and HR documentation in line with company policies and UK regulations.

• Maintain accurate HR data, records, and metrics to support reporting and payroll preparation.

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for UK employees.

• Ensure timely completion of HR administrative tasks in collaboration with the HR Business Partner in Germany.

About You

• CIPD qualified

• Proven experience in both recruitment and HR administration, ideally within an international or technical/engineering environment.

• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.

• Fluent in English, German is a plus