Talent Advisor

Stark Danmark A/S; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

34 days holiday per year

Pension (Legal & General)

Life assurance

Digicare+ Workplace App

Car Salary Sacrifice scheme

Cycle2Work

Benenden Healthcare

Refer a Friend

Job summary

STARK UK is seeking a Talent Acquisition Assistant to provide first-line recruitment support for volume roles. You will help manage the recruitment lifecycle, coordinate stages, and ensure a smooth candidate experience.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with flexible start/finish times and a hybrid policy requiring four days at our Coventry head office. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar high-volume recruitment role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1st line support for recruitment queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure recruitment processes are followed at all stages with high standards.
• Conduct initial recruitment briefings and post jobs across channels to attract candidates for volume roles.
• Sourcing candidates based on business needs and recruitment requirements.
• Schedule interviews and provide timely feedback to candidates.
• Manage offer process and communicate with candidates through day one.
• Provide ad-hoc cover to team members to maintain continuity.

Skills

Volume recruitment

Communication skills

Organisational skills

HR software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

STARK UK is a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe. At STARK UK we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We're not just a team; we're a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you've found your home!

Reporting to the Lead Talent Partner, the successful candidate will provide first-line support and query resolution for all volume recruitment activities.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday, with flexibility of start/finish times to accommodate life outside of work. We have a hybrid working policy in place, where the expectation is for us to work 4 days a week in our head office based in Coventry (CV3 2TT).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide dedicated 1st line support for all recruitment queries and resolve any issues in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure that the recruitment process is consistently followed at every stage, maintaining high standards and efficiency throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Conduct initial recruitment briefings and post jobs across relevant channels to attract suitable candidates for volume recruitment
• Provide support in sourcing candidates for roles based on business needs and recruitment requirements
• Assist in scheduling interviews with candidates, ensuring a smooth process, and provide timely and constructive feedback to candidates
• Manage the offer process, including the preparation and administration of offer letters, and ensure smooth communication with candidates until their first day
• Provide ad-hoc cover and support to other members of the team as required to ensure continuity in the recruitment process

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a high-volume environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficient in using recruitment systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other HR-related software
• Attention to detail with a focus on process accuracy and candidate experience
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

What's in it for you

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Performance Related Bonus
• 34 days holiday per year
• Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) - with Legal & General
• Life Assurance Work Perks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
• Aviva
• Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
• Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks

Why Choose Us?

• Quality - We're unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel.
• We listen and learn - we know we haven't always got all the answers - listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers.
• Professional Development - We are invested in your success! You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.
• Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!
• Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.

#SBMUK STARK Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK's leading builders' merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber. With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK's largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry. Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future. At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers. We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day. We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.