Senior Recruitment Officer

TN United Kingdom; Armagh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Recruitment Officer to lead and enhance their recruitment processes. This role involves overseeing a high-quality recruitment service, managing junior staff, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources and clerical administration, with excellent communication skills to liaise with candidates and managers alike. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to service improvement initiatives and the achievement of key performance indicators.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• 2 A-Levels or equivalent with 18 months' experience in clerical/admin role.
• 3 years' experience in clerical/admin role with HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-quality recruitment and selection service.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff on recruitment processes.
• Communicate effectively with candidates throughout the pre-employment process.

Skills

Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel)

Clerical/Administrative Skills

Human Resources Knowledge

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

Higher Qualification

Job description

Social Network Recruitment Officer

We are seeking a Recruitment Officer to oversee and participate in the full range of recruitment and selection activities, ensuring high-quality and responsive services at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the delivery of a high-quality recruitment and selection service, including supervision of junior staff and managing requisitions in line with RSSC procedures and employment legislation.
2. Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed, follow up on discrepancies, and liaise with managers as required.
3. Support workload management by using data to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.
4. Provide guidance and training to junior staff, especially on complex cases.
5. Advise managers on recruitment-related matters, ensuring policy and procedure compliance.
6. Communicate effectively with candidates throughout the pre-employment process, addressing any issues.
7. Handle first-level recruitment queries from staff, managers, and the public.
8. Act as an authorized signatory for Access NI checks and manage disclosure cases with the R&S Team Leader.
9. Assist with service improvement initiatives and support the achievement of KPIs.
10. Maintain accurate waiting list files and assist in investigating complaints or queries.

Hours of Work:

Full-Time: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Essential Criteria:

1. Option 1a: 2 A-Levels or equivalent/higher qualification AND 18 months' experience in a clerical/administrative role, with at least 12 months within a Human Resources/Recruitment environment.
2. Option 1b: 3 years' experience in a clerical/administrative role, with at least 12 months within a Human Resources/Recruitment environment.

Experience in using Microsoft Office products, including MS Word and MS Excel, is essential. Administrative experience is also required.

In Return:

• Competitive rates of pay (£ per hour)
• Holiday entitlement

**Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**