Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Jobtailor; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to manage end-to-end candidate activity, from initial contact through to offer and onboarding. You will coordinate interviews, communications, and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

The role requires strong organisation, excellent communication, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach, with experience using ATS/HR platforms to maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or recruitment coordination.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confidence managing multiple vacancies and competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience with recruitment systems/ATS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment journey.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from application through to offer.
• Coordinate interview logistics and support hiring managers.
• Screen applications against role requirements and hiring criteria.
• Proactively identify and engage suitable candidates.
• Maintain recruitment records and candidate tracking systems.
• Prepare employment contracts and offer documentation.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks and right-to-work verification.
• Set up new employees on company systems and HR platforms.
• Ensure equipment and system access for day one.
• Support onboarding activities for a smooth start.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multi-vacancy management

Attention to detail

Proactive/problem-solving

ATS/HR software familiarity

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

HR Platforms

Recruitment Systems

Job description

• Schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment journey
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from application through to offer
• Coordinate interview logistics and provide support to hiring managers as needed
• Communicate with candidates in an effective and timely manner
• Screen applications against role requirements and hiring criteria
• Proactively identify and engage suitable candidates
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate tracking systems
• Prepare employment contracts and offer documentation
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, right-to-work verification and new starter paperwork
• Set up new employees on company systems and HR platforms
• Work closely with IT and department managers to ensure equipment and system access are ready for day one
• Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and positive start for new hiresMaintain accurate employee records and onboarding documentation
• Report to the Head of People

Requirements

• Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, resourcing or recruitment coordination
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Confidence managing multiple vacancies and competing priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Experience with recruitment systems, HR software or applicant tracking systems (ATS) is advantageous

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in recruitment coordination, candidate engagement, and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and new hires. Proficient in managing recruitment systems and maintaining accurate records throughout the hiring journey.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Recruitment Coordination
• Candidate Engagement
• Onboarding Processes
• HR Software Proficiency
• Organisational Skills

Hard Skills

• Recruitment
• Talent Acquisition
• Application Screening
• Employment Contract Preparation
• Pre-Employment Checks

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Proactive Approach
• Solutions-Focused Mindset

Industry Keywords

• Candidate Experience
• Interview Logistics
• Recruitment Records
• New Starter Paperwork

Tools & Technologies

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• HR Platforms
• Recruitment Systems