HR & Recruitment Officer

To deliver effective recruitment and administrative support to the Human Resources function, ensuring the consistent, compliant, and professional delivery of HR services across the organisation.

Key Job Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Administration:

• Support HR meetings, including exit interviews, investigation meetings, disciplinaries and grievances and maintain high-quality, confidential records.
• Monitor and audit probationary periods, following up with managers as required.
• Prepare and issue employment documentation, including Offer Letters, Contracts of Employment and Job Descriptions.
• Deliver comprehensive administrative support across the HR function, including:

• Payroll and remuneration administration
• Sickness absence monitoring
• Maintenance of personnel files and employee records
• Compliance with SIA licensing requirements

• Prepare weekly and monthly HR reports, dashboards and statistical data.
• Respond to general HR enquiries, providing accurate information or escalating appropriately.
• Manage the access control system, including issuing and deactivating ID badges and updating permissions in accordance with policy.
• Ensure HR processes and activities are fully compliant with company policies, legal requirements and industry standards.
• Undertake any additional duties as required to support the effective operation of the HR function.

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Advertise and promote vacancies across internal channels, external job boards, the company website and approved social media platforms.
• Coordinate interview schedules and assessment activities in partnership with hiring managers.
• Review incoming applications, shortlist candidates and conduct preliminary screening.
• Prepare interview documentation, arrange meeting rooms and ensure all recruitment materials are accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies and external partners as required.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, ensuring all data is accurate and current.
• Communicate professionally with candidates regarding application progress, outcomes and onboarding requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end candidate journey from application through to offer and onboarding.

• Experience supporting a HR function
• Experience working in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work proactively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and manage a high-volume workload
• Creative and innovative approach to process improvement

When Kings carry out recruitment, we do so as an Equal Opportunities Employer.

• Supportive and Collaborative Environment
• Company Health Care Plan
• Company Pension
• Life Insurance
• Referral Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Employee Benefits Programme including shopping vouchers and discount; up to £1,200 a year on reals savings for everyday needs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
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