Recruitment and People Assistant

Aramark UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Employee discounts and wellbeing support

Culinary event opportunities

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Cardiff is looking for a Recruitment and People Assistant to support high-volume recruitment for stadium events. The candidate should have experience in high-volume recruitment, ideally in hospitality or sports sectors. Responsibilities include managing candidate journeys, collaborating with recruitment partners, and maintaining recruitment reports. This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends during events, and offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume recruitment, ideally within hospitality or sports industries.
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing and employer branding.
• Experience supporting large event or casual workforces is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment for casual worker teams for stadium events.
• Manage candidate journeys from application to onboarding.
• Work with managers to understand workforce needs.
• Build links with local communities to promote opportunities.
• Collaborate with recruitment partners for scheduling.
• Maintain accurate recruitment reporting.
• Provide feedback on staffing performance.
• Assist on match days with scheduling and workforce management.
• Be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Be available to work evenings and weekends, including event and non-event days.

Skills

Experience in high-volume recruitment

Familiarity with recruitment marketing

Experience supporting large event workforces

Event staffing

Stakeholder management

Tools

ATS

Job description

Recruitment and People Assistant – Aramark UK

Aramark UK, on behalf of the Principality Stadium, is seeking a hands‑on, engaging Recruitment & People Assistant to play a key role in building the winning team behind every match day and stadium event. From attracting top talent to delivering a seamless onboarding experience, you’ll help create unforgettable guest experiences while positioning the stadium as an employer of choice.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in‑house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Recruitment and People Assistant:

• Support high‑volume casual worker recruitment for front and back‑of‑house teams for stadium events
• Manage candidate journeys from application to onboarding, ensuring a positive experience
• Work with managers to understand workforce needs and allocate staff effectively for events
• Build strong links with local communities, schools and colleges to promote opportunities
• Collaborate with recruitment partners and agencies for scheduling and deployment as and when required
• Maintain accurate recruitment reporting and assist with workforce planning aligned to budgets
• Provide feedback to managers and agencies on staffing performance and development
• Support onboarding, compliance and HR administration
• Assist on match days and events with scheduling, assigning work areas and managing workforce gaps
• Be available to work evenings and weekends, including event and non‑event days

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

• Experience in high‑volume recruitment, ideally within hospitality, leisure, events or sports industries
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing and employer branding
• Experience supporting large event or casual workforces (desirable but not essential)

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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