Recruitment & HR Officer

The Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Recruitment & HR Officer. This role involves managing recruitment processes, supporting HR activities, and enhancing the employee experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in recruitment, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. Benefits include tips, free meals, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Up to GBP1400 per year in tips

Free meals on duty

Free onsite parking

Access to gym and spa facilities

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, ideally in hospitality or customer-focused sector.
• Creative with strong written communication skills.
• Confident using social media for recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes with managers.
• Create job descriptions and adverts across platforms.
• Administer candidate applications using ATS.
• Build and manage a candidate database.

Skills

Proven experience in recruitment

Strong written communication skills

Proactive and organized

Detail-oriented

Comfortable using HRIS and digital tools

Personable and approachable

Education

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

HR Information System (HRIS)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about people and looking to grow your career in recruitment and HR? We have an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment & HR Officer to join a dedicated and friendly team.

This is a key role for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to make a meaningful impact through recruitment and HR support.

About the Role

You’ll take ownership of recruitment processes and support a variety of HR activities across the employee lifecycle. From attracting and onboarding new team members to providing first-line HR support, you\'ll play a vital role in enhancing the employee experience.

Working closely with managers across the business, you\'ll be a proactive ambassador for the employer brand promoting the organisation as a fantastic place to work, both locally and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes in collaboration with departmental managers
• Create engaging job descriptions and compelling adverts across various platforms
• Maintain and optimise content on careers pages and social media channels
• Administer and track candidate applications using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Coordinate advertising strategies, both internally and externally
• Explore new recruitment platforms and maintain agency relationships
• Build and manage a candidate database; create and send regular vacancy alerts
• Represent the company at job fairs, exhibitions and industry events
• Produce offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation
• Act as a point of contact for candidate and employee HR queries
• Provide guidance to managers on low-level employee relations matters
• Support all aspects of HR administration and reporting
• Maintain and troubleshoot the HR Information System (HRIS)
• Contribute to the ongoing development of HR policies, processes and projects

About You

You\'ll have proven experience in recruitment ideally in hospitality or a customer-focused sector and a genuine interest in people.

You\'ll also need to be:

• Tenacious, proactive and organised
• Creative, with strong written communication skills
• Comfortable using HRIS and digital tools
• Confident navigating social media for recruitment purposes
• Detail-oriented with excellent administrative accuracy
• Personable, approachable and professional in all interactions

A CIPD qualification would be a bonus, but we also welcome applicants looking to further develop their HR skills in a supportive environment. We\'re committed to continuous professional development and will support the right candidate in growing their HR career.

Hours

• 32 hours per week (Monday to Friday), worked over 4 or 5 days
• Core hours: 9:00am 5:30pm

Benefits

• Up to GBP1400 per year in tips (FTE)
• Free meals on duty
• Free onsite parking and discounted EV charging
• Free staff transport from selected locations
• Access to gym, exercise classes and spa facilities
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Discounts on retail, treatments, and dining
• Friends & family discounts (T&Cs apply)

If you\'re ready to make a real difference in a people-focused environment and want to be part of a supportive and award-winning team, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your HR journey.