Recruitment Administrative Assistant

Addleshaw Goddard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to support talent acquisition and recruitment activities. The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will work within a collaborative team, drive initiatives, and ensure effective recruitment processes. This role offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally in recruitment.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and schedules.
• Highly computer literate with Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities and support growth agenda.
• Act as a super user for the recruitment system.
• Schedule interviews and manage diaries.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Professional interaction

Microsoft Office skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Overview

Joining an established and collegiate team of talent acquisition specialists, this role is pivotal in coordinating recruitment activities and supporting the firm’s ambitious growth agenda. Responsible for supporting: (1) the delivery of effective and high-quality talent acquisition processes and (2) global recruitment operations firmwide.

You will join a globally connected HR Group which is spread across our London, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, Dubai, Dublin and Warsaw offices. The teams include Resourcing, Early Careers Learning and Development, Reward, HR Operations HR Business Partnering and Responsible Business. The Resourcing Team is led by the Head of Resourcing with the support of a Senior Manager, Resourcing Operations Manager, 1 Resourcing Manager, 4 Senior Advisors, 1 Advisor, 2 Assistants and an Apprentice.

We pride ourselves on continuous improvement and innovation and therefore the role is pivotal to drive forward fresh initiatives, annual processes and projects. You can expect a varied, fast paced and diverse role within an inclusive, collaborative and supportive team.

What You\'ll Do

• A super user for our Recruitment system and an account lead for our external job boards responsible for ensuring our career opportunities are maintained and published effectively.
• Scheduling interviews, diary management, and facilitations of ad hoc recruitment events
• Act as a proactive problem solver, identifying and addressing challenges within the recruitment process to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Generation of recruitment paperwork and collateral, including templated offer letters, contracts of employment and recruitment materials within our intranet and other sites.
• Production of regular reports, using the recruitment system, so the team can monitor recruitment activity, success rates, agency performance and the diversity of our candidate pipeline

Who We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in an administrative role, ideally (but not essential) with some exposure to recruitment
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple requests, such as rearranging interviews and co-ordinating schedules
• The ability to interact professionally and credibly with candidates, internal and external clients and suppliers
• Highly computer literate with Microsoft Office skills, ideally including experience of using an Applicant Tracking System
• An ability to problem solve, willingness to get involved and show initiative
• Be a collaborate, team player

Why Choose Us

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested?

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