Talent Acquisition Coordinator

ENGINEERINGUK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Associate

Reading

Hybrid

Full Time

Permanent


XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.

XPS Group continues to grow and we are now looking for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join our vibrant office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in an office administration/customer service focussed role where they will have gained excellent organisational and people skills along with a high proficiency in Microsoft office. This role would suit someone with high levels of enthusiasm and who is keen to develop a career as an in house recruiter or within talent acquisition.

The Team

The talent acquisition team is pivotal as XPS continues to grow in challenging markets. It secures top talent, driving innovation and adaptability. We work creatively to attract top talent and align candidates with our corporate values, cultivating a positive hiring experience, benefiting both managers and applicants. Additionally, talent acquisition plays a vital role in fostering diversity and inclusion. Diverse teams enhance creativity and problem-solving, providing a competitive edge. Moreover, a commitment to fair hiring practices strengthens the company's reputation, attracting ethical talent. In navigating tough markets, talent acquisition ensures a robust workforce, driving growth, fostering inclusivity, and exemplifying the company's commitment to doing what's right.

The Role

As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator with XPS you will:

• Support the Talent Acquisition team deliver a first-class service to hiring managers and candidates along the whole recruitment journey. Ensure all parties are dealt with professionally, efficiently and in line with best recruitment practice.
• Launch and log newly approved roles in our recruitment systems and add to the Talent Acquisition Tracker.
• Seek approval for offers and notify TA team when verbal offer is ready for delivery.
• Manage tracker with updates as roles progress.
• Support with interview arranging.
• Support with planning, candidate communications and execution of assessment days.
• Support with planning and communication on volume recruitment campaigns.
• Manage HR portal and email inbox for the team, dealing with queries or redirecting as required.
• Support with producing content to support with advertising through social media.
• Monitor Glassdoor reviews.
• Complete position forms on new vacancies.
• Become subject matter expert on internal recruitment systems.
• Contribute to the delivery of recruitment projects and the continuous improvement of the recruitment function.
• Work with the Talent Acquisition team in support the broader XPS DEI agenda.
• General administration duties to ensure continued GDPR compliance.
• Due to the changing nature of the business, the job holder may from time to time be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within their capabilities.

Your profile

Essential Criteria

• IT literate and confident working with different systems for various processes e.g. MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Able to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience of working in a similar role or customer service/ office based b2b sales environment.
• Possess strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Possess an enthusiasm to develop, improve and enhance the service provided to all stakeholders.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and integrity at all times.
• Have a flexible, adaptable approach and willingness to learn new skills.
• A-C GCSE Maths and English, Grade 4 and above or equivalent.
• A-Levels or equivalent.

Desirable Criteria

• Work experience within a Recruitment or administrative environment would be preferred.

What we offer:

We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible Bank holidays
• Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
• XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
• Access to a digital GP service
• Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
• Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS

What next:

If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.

Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.