Recruitment Specialist

PeoplePlus; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a proactive and organised Junior Recruitment Specialist to manage recruitment processes, source candidates, and support the onboarding of new hires. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment administration, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing a positive candidate experience. This role is fixed-term for 10 months and offers an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment administration or candidate sourcing is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience using Boolean search techniques.

Responsibilities

• Source passive candidates using networking, social media, and targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for challenging roles.
• Conduct pre-screening calls to assess candidate suitability.
• Manage recruitment processes from job advertisements to interviews.
• Respond to candidate inquiries promptly.
• Collaborate with the People Support team for onboarding.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Strong networking skills

Exceptional organisation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Customer-focused approach

Education

Maths & English Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Location

South Yorkshire

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Junior Recruitment Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll be sourcing candidates for hard-to-fill roles, building talent pipelines, and providing exceptional support to our Recruitment Specialists. This is a fixed term role for 10 months.

If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy connecting with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What you’ll do :

• Proactively source passive candidates using networking, social media, targeted outreach, and CV databases.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for challenging roles and specific locations.
• Conduct pre-screening calls to assess candidate suitability and generate leads for Recruitment Specialists.
• Use Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing strategies to find niche talent.
• Manage recruitment processes with efficiency and accuracy, from job advertisements to interview coordination.
• Oversee the recruitment inbox, responding to candidate inquiries promptly.
• Collaborate with the People Support team to ensure smooth onboarding processes.
• Track onboarding progress and address any issues to create a seamless candidate experience.
• Work closely with Recruitment Specialists to align on priorities and sourcing strategies.

What we’re looking for :

• Strong networking and communication skills to build relationships with candidates and stakeholders.
• A highly proactive mindset with a drive to take ownership of tasks.
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Adaptable and calm under pressure, thriving in changing priorities.
• Knowledge of Boolean search techniques and experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Customer‑focused approach, ensuring an excellent candidate experience.

Essential Requirements :

• Maths & English Level 2 (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in recruitment administration or candidate sourcing.

Who We Are

Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people’s lives – every single day.

As part of The Staffline Group, we use our experience to support hundreds of thousands of people each year.

Our committed teams work across Britain to deliver a range of public services, including employment support, skills training, independent living, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.

To put it simply, we :

• Support people to find and keep jobs
• Help people to set up their own businesses
• Deliver skills training to further people’s careers
• Work with employers to build a skilled and happy workforce
• Rehabilitate people with convictions
• Tackle the root causes of offending
• Help people to live independently
• Support carers

We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there’s real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects.