RECRUITMENT & TRANSACTIONAL TEAM LEADER (CORPORATE)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a Recruitment & Transactional Team Leader within HR Operations – Corporate Council Services. You will supervise the recruitment and transactional teams to deliver high-quality HR support across corporate directorates, ensuring efficient end-to-end service delivery and compliance with employment law and best practice.

With experience in working with senior managers and trade unions, you will drive improvement and support major recruitment campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR teams in a large organisation.
• Knowledge of employment law, HR policies and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise recruitment/transactional teams to deliver high-quality HR support.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and safer recruitment requirements.
• Support senior recruitment campaigns and participate in selection panels where required.

Job description

RECRUITMENT & TRANSACTIONAL TEAM LEADER (CORPORATE)

This vacancy is only available to employees of Cardiff Council including Cardiff Works and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Cardiff Council as the Recruitment & Transactional Team Leader within the HR Operations – Corporate Council Services. The service provides a responsive, high-quality recruitment, and transactional HR function to corporate customers.

We work closely with senior managers, staff and partners to deliver consistent, customer focused HR support across the full employment lifecycle, while promoting a positive culture and ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.

Cardiff Council employs more than 15,000 people and delivers over 700 services to 362,000 residents. You will join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong commitment to people, culture and continuous improvement.

About the job

Reporting to the HR Resources Manager, Corporate you will supervise the recruitment/transactional teams to deliver a high-quality HR support function to corporate directorates, ensuring the delivery of a high quality and seamless end to end HR service. Overseeing daily operations and ensuring service standards are met. Supporting senior recruitment campaigns, providing expert advice and participating in selection panels where required. Ensuring compliance with safer recruitment and statutory requirements, including Right to Work, UKVI, DBS, EWC and CIW. Contributing to wider HR projects and corporate initiatives.

You will work collaboratively with Senior Managers, Key stakeholders and HR colleagues to support organisational priorities, while building constructive relationships with recognised trade union

This post is temporary until 31st March 2028.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

What We Are Looking For From You

We’re seeking an experienced HR professional who can lead a team, be capable of operating confidently both strategically and operationally in a large, complex organisation. You will have experience of working with senior managers and trade unions, along with sound knowledge of employment law, HR policies and procedures, and implementing best practice.

With excellent communication skills you will have the ability to build effective professional relationships quickly and navigate complex issues with clarity, sound judgement and a solutions focused approach.

Closing Date: 2 November 2026

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

The interview process for this role will be held in person or alternatively on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise of the interview format as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Angela Williams via email [e-mail]

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

• Job Category HR / Training / Safety
• Department HR People Services
• Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary