Recruitment & People Assistant

Aramark Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the United Kingdom is hiring a Recruitment & People Assistant to support high-volume recruitment for events at the iconic Principality Stadium in Wales. This role involves managing candidate journeys, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring a positive onboarding experience. Ideal candidates have experience in recruitment, particularly in hospitality or events. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and additional benefits, including access to discounts and team culinary events.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Generous annual leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Access to discounts and online GP appointments

Opportunities to attend in-house events

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume recruitment, ideally within hospitality, leisure, events, or sports.
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing and employer branding.
• Experience supporting large event or casual workforces desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support high-volume recruitment for stadium events.
• Manage candidate journeys from application to onboarding.
• Work with managers to understand workforce needs.
• Build strong links with local communities.
• Collaborate with recruitment partners and agencies.
• Assist with workforce planning and reporting.
• Provide feedback to managers and agencies.
• Support onboarding, compliance, and HR administration.
• Assist on match days with scheduling and managing workforce gaps.

Skills

High-volume recruitment experience

Familiarity with recruitment marketing

Experience in hospitality or events

Job description

Job Description

Passionate about people and events? Aramark UK on behalf of the Principality Stadium is hiring a hands‑on, engaging Recruitment & People Assistant who will play a key role in building the winning team behind every match day and stadium event. From attracting top talent to delivering a seamless onboarding experience, you’ll help create unforgettable guest experiences while positioning the stadium as an employer of choice.

Home to the Welsh National Rugby Team, the iconic Principality Stadium isn’t just a stadium – it’s a stage for history. From hosting Rugby World Cups and FA Cup Finals to welcoming world‑class concerts, it’s one of the most famous landmarks in Wales, alive with energy and unforgettable experiences!

This is a fixed‑term position for 6 months working predominantly Monday to Friday. You will be expected to work evenings and weekends on match days and events.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Fixed term position
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in‑house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Recruitment and People Assistant:

• Support high‑volume recruitment for front and back‑of‑house teams for stadium events
• Manage candidate journeys from application to onboarding, ensuring a positive experience
• Work with managers to understand workforce needs and allocate staff effectively for events
• Build strong links with local communities, schools, and colleges to promote opportunities
• Collaborate with recruitment partners and agencies for scheduling and deployment
• Maintain accurate recruitment reporting and assist with workforce planning aligned to budgets
• Provide feedback to managers and agencies on staffing performance and development
• Support onboarding, compliance, and HR administration as part of the wider People team
• Assist on match days with scheduling, assigning work areas, and managing workforce gaps
• Be available to work evenings and weekends, including event and non‑event days

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

• Experience in high‑volume recruitment, ideally within hospitality, leisure, events, or sports
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing and employer branding
• Experience supporting large event or casual workforces desirable but not essential

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]. Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.