Recruitment & HR Officer

The Recruitment Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hospitality business in Melton Mowbray seeks a Recruitment & HR Officer. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, supporting HR functions, and contributes to the company's people strategy. Ideal for individuals with strong communication skills and a desire to grow in HR, offering competitive hours and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Complimentary meals during working hours

Free on-site parking

Access to on-site gym and spa

Employee discounts on company services

Career development support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment, ideally within hospitality or a high-volume environment.
• Motivated to develop HR experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes with department heads.
• Write engaging job descriptions to attract candidates.
• Oversee advertising across various platforms.
• Utilise and maintain the Applicant Tracking System.
• Coordinate all onboarding documentation.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Creative thinking and attention to detail

Excellent organisation and time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to use social media for advertising

Education

Desire to work towards CIPD qualification

Tools

HR Information System (HRIS)

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Canva

Job description

Recruitment & HR Officer
Location: Melton Mowbray
Salary: Competitive 32 hours per week, over 4 days (Mon Thurs, 9:00am 5:30pm)

About the Role
The Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a leading hospitality business to recruit a Recruitment & HR Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, well-established employer with over 550 employees across 25 departments.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and wants to make a meaningful impact across both recruitment and HR functions. You ll play a key part in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, supporting the HR team with employee relations, and contributing to the wider people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, liaising with department heads to understand role requirements and team needs.
• Write engaging job descriptions and creative adverts to attract high-quality candidates.
• Oversee advertising across various platforms, including job boards, social media, and internal channels.
• Utilise and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate flow and communications.
• Proactively identify and explore new recruitment channels and talent pools.
• Attend recruitment events, job fairs, and exhibitions to promote employer brand awareness.
• Coordinate all onboarding documentation, including offer letters and contracts.
• Produce and analyse HR reports
• Contribute to ongoing development of HR policies
• Assist in delivering an efficient HR service, including administrative support for core HR processes and reporting via the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Contribute to ongoing HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We re Looking For

• Previous experience in recruitment, ideally within hospitality or a high-volume environment (desirable, not essential).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creative thinking and attention to detail when it comes to employer branding and advert writing.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with a HRIS or ATS.
• A desire to develop HR experience and knowledge and work towards CIPD qualification
• Ability to use social media for advertising purposes and experience of using Canva.

Benefits

• Complimentary meals during working hours (breakfast, lunch, and tea).
• Free on-site parking and staff accommodation options (subject to availability).
• Free transport from Melton Mowbray and Asfordby.
• Use of on-site gym, selected exercise classes, and thermal spa facilities.
• Employee discounts on company services
• Long-service and recognition awards.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Wellbeing Programme.
• Friendly and supportive team environment with regular social activities.
• Career development support and ongoing training opportunities.

Apply Today
If you're a motivated recruitment and HR professional looking to work in a people-focused business that values development and wellbeing, we d love to hear from you.