Recruitment Officer - Fixed Term Contract

Stateside Foods Limited; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Foods Limited in Westhoughton is seeking an organised, proactive Recruitment Officer to join our busy HR team on a fixed-term contract. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00, with a start in January 2027 and expiry on 28 May 2028.

You will drive end-to-end recruitment, collaborating with hiring managers to attract, recruit and onboard the right people across the business. In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you must stay adaptable, manage competing priorities

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end recruitment processes required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good IT literacy and experience with recruitment databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from advertising vacancies through to selection, offers and onboarding.
• Create and publish internal and external job adverts, shortlist applications and coordinate interviews.
• Manage and maintain the Recruitment ATS.
• Provide recruitment advice and support to hiring managers.
• Process new starter paperwork and enter employee details onto CIVICA.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, including references and Right to Work compliance.
• Prepare induction packs and deliver new starter inductions when required.
• Update training databases and support new starter touchdown reviews.
• Process contractual changes and maintain accurate employee records.
• Complete weekly recruitment KPIs and provide management reports.
• Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and undertake general recruitment administration.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

IT literacy

Independent working

Attention to detail

Tools

CIVICA HR system

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

We are looking for an organised, proactive and experienced Recruitment Officer to join our busy HR team on a fixed term contract.

The role is full time working Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00. The contract is estimated to start January 2027 with an expiry of 28th May 2028.

You will play a key role in delivering the end-to-end recruitment process, working closely with hiring managers to attract, recruit and onboard the right people across the business.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will need to be adaptable, able to manage competing priorities and confident working to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy and delivering a professional recruitment service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from advertising vacancies through to selection, offers and onboarding.
• Create and publish internal and external job adverts, shortlist applications and coordinate interviews.
• Manage and maintain the Recruitment Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Provide recruitment advice and support to hiring managers.
• Process new starter paperwork and enter employee details onto CIVICA.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, including references and Right to Work compliance.
• Prepare induction packs and deliver new starter inductions when required.
• Update training databases and support new starter touchdown reviews.
• Process contractual changes and maintain accurate employee records.
• Complete weekly recruitment KPIs and provide management reports.
• Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and undertake general recruitment administration.

Essential Experience And Skills

• Previous recruitment experience is essential, including knowledge of the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently.
• Good IT literacy and confidence using databases and recruitment systems.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure within a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible, proactive and professional approach.

You will be a confident and approachable recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will enjoy working with people at all levels, be comfortable managing competing demands and take pride in delivering an efficient, accurate and professional recruitment service.