Recruitment Officer

CRA Group Limited; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Liverpool is seeking a highly motivated Recruitment Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. The role involves managing end-to-end recruitment processes, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with pre-employment checks. Candidates should possess experience with Tribepad and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 2 office days per week, increasing to 5 during training. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced recruitment environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal recruitment within a fast-paced environment.
• Essential experience using Tribepad for recruitment.
• Understanding of HR best practices and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice to hiring managers on job adverts and selection methods.
• Carry out all necessary pre-employment checks.
• Manage a personal caseload of recruitment activity across the Council.

Skills

Internal recruitment experience

Experience using Tribepad

Excellent written and verbal communication

Customer service focus

Ability to manage high-volume workloads

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Role Overview

Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly motivated Recruitment Officer to join the Recruitment Team on a temporary basis to cover a secondment. The role involves managing a personal caseload of end-to-end recruitment activity in a fast-paced environment, providing expert advice to hiring managers and candidates, and ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed accurately and efficiently. Previous experience using Tribepad is essential to enable the successful candidate to make an immediate impact, manage a varied caseload of recruitment activity across the Council, delivering a full end-to-end recruitment service.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and guidance to managers on job adverts, selection methods, recruitment documentation and best practice.
• Create and manage job adverts using Tribepad and other appropriate recruitment channels, including social media and external platforms.
• Carry out all pre-employment checks, including right to work, references, DBS checks and medical clearances.
• Issue contracts of employment and respond to queries relating to terms and conditions.
• Liaise with candidates, managers and internal stakeholders, providing a high-quality customer-focused service.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records in line with Council policies, employment legislation and GDPR.
• Support high-volume recruitment activity while meeting tight deadlines and priorities.
• Represent the Council at job fairs and recruitment events, acting as a professional brand ambassador.
• Work collaboratively within a busy recruitment team, offering support during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal recruitment within a fast-paced environment.
• Essential experience using Tribepad (applicant tracking system).
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment processes, including vetting and barring.
• Experience conducting DBS checks, right-to-work checks and reference verification.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritise effectively.
• Strong customer service focus with experience supporting managers and candidates.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR/Recruitment systems.
• Understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Ability to work flexibly within a hybrid working model.

Benefits

The role operates on a hybrid basis, with 2 flexible days per week in the office, increasing to 5 days per week during training and induction (non-negotiable).