Recruitment Executive

Hamleys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamleys is seeking an experienced Recruiter to support the People team to deliver the people plan and maintain best practice in Recruitment & Selection. You will work with the Head of HR to develop the talent strategy across the business and actively help reduce attrition while assisting in building Hamleys employer brand.

Based in London, this role involves screening CVs, conducting first interviews, supporting store openings and onboarding across the UK, updating job descriptions, and

Qualifications

• Screen CVs and hold first stage interviews.
• Support recruitment for new store openings including facilitating assessment centres, travelling around the UK when necessary.
• Support the UK onboarding and inductions for all new hires
• Support the HR team in the annual review of retail job descriptions and responsibilities to ensure they are reflective of the roles being carried out.
• Use our HRIS system to collate weekly reports on candidate attraction
• Utilise, update and respond to feedback through recruitment platforms e.g. Glassdoor & Indeed
• Regularly updating the Hamleys LinkedIn page to promote our brand and advertise roles when necessary.
• Supporting the Head of HR to review and develop recruitment strategy
• Work to deliver against KPIs of time to hire
• Build and maintain external relationships with recruiters/shopping centre job boards
• Administer general HR related documentation including new employee offer letters, contracts, joining packs & employment references
• Ad hoc HR duties as required by the wider HR department

Responsibilities

• Screen CVs and conduct first-stage interviews.
• Support UK store openings including assessment centres and travel around the UK.
• Coordinate onboarding and inductions for new hires.
• Assist HR with annual reviews of retail job descriptions and responsibilities.
• Use HRIS to generate weekly candidate attraction reports.
• Respond to feedback on recruitment platforms (Glassdoor, Indeed).
• Update Hamleys LinkedIn page to promote roles and brand.
• Help implement recruitment strategy with Head of HR.
• Aim to meet time-to-hire KPIs.
• Maintain relationships with recruiters and job boards.
• Administer offer letters, contracts, joining packs and references.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

HRIS system

Glassdoor

Indeed

Job description

Hamleys is looking for an experienced Recruiter to support the People team to deliver the people plan to maintain best practice under Recruitment & Selection. Working with Head of HR to develop the talent strategy for the business and actively working to reduce attrition. Helping to develop Hamleys employer brand.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Recruitment & Selection

• Screen CVs and hold first stage interviews.
• Support recruitment for new store openings including facilitating assessment centres, travelling around the UK when necessary.
• Support the UK onboarding and inductions for all new hires
• Support the HR team in the annual review of retail job descriptions and responsibilities to ensure they are reflective of the roles being carried out.
• Use our HRIS system to collate weekly reports on candidate attraction
• Utilise, update and respond to feedback through recruitment platforms e.g. Glassdoor & Indeed
• Regularly updating the Hamleys LinkedIn page to promote our brand and advertise roles when necessary.
• Supporting the Head of HR to review and develop recruitment strategy
• Work to deliver against KPIs of time to hire
• Build and maintain external relationships with recruiters/shopping centre job boards
• Administer general HR related documentation including new employee offer letters, contracts, joining packs & employment references
• Ad hoc HR duties as required by the wider HR department

Onboarding / Inductions

• Support retail management to effectively onboard their new staff by maintaining the HR templates Store Drive with guidance and the most up-to-date documentation.
• Support retail managers with sending out and creating new starter documentation and ensure that correctly completed copies are returned prior to commencing employment.
• Organise/Conduct HR Induction meetings for all new retail management to ensure that they’re trained on all the necessary information to carry out their role and manage their staff.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrates standards of excellence
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Professional and logical approach to problem solving
• Demonstrates a high level of professional integrity
• Strong initiative and self–motivation
• Determination to succeed with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Confident in own actions and fosters confidence in others
• High levels of enthusiasm and energy
• Innovative and creative
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Flexibility in approach to work
• Approaches all aspects of work with passion, a positive attitude and to lead by example
• Works independently with effective time management
• Inspire, challenge and support colleagues
• To seek and handle both positive and negative personal feedback
• To show a willingness to learn and self-develop

Specific Job Skills:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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