Talent Acquisition Specialist

Halfords is the UK’s leading retailer and service provider for motoring and cycling, operating garages, retail stores, mobile services, commercial fleet operations, and a Support Centre supporting our corporate, head office functions. As part of an ambitious growth and transformation agenda, we are evolving our Talent Acquisition function to be a proactive and strategic partner across the business.
Our Talent Acquisition team is at the heart of this transformation, working to build strong talent pipelines, improve the candidate experience, and support recruitment across corporate, retail, mobile, and fleet operations. It’s an exciting time to be part of a fast-moving, transformational environment, helping Halfords attract, retain, and develop talent that drives the business forward.
Join our team as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator and play a key role in delivering a seamless recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers. You’ll manage critical processes across the end-to-end hiring journey, including system administration and recruitment process and onboarding coordination. By partnering closely with Talent Acquisition Partners, Hiring Managers, and HR colleagues, you’ll ensure every candidate and internal mover experiences a smooth, professional, and engaging process.
Your work will provide valuable insights through recruitment metrics and support continuous improvement, ensuring both operational excellence and a positive experience for all candidates and stakeholders.
Support Talent Acquisition Partners and Talent Acquisition Manager with end-to-end recruitment, including interview coordination, candidate communication, and recruitment administration.
Ensure a smooth onboarding experience by coordinating activities with HR and Hiring Managers, giving new employees a professional and engaging start.
Manage requisitions and systems administration in the ATS, including opening, updating, and closing requisitions, maintaining data accuracy, and keeping sponsored jobs updated on LinkedIn and other platforms.
Coordinate employer branding and social media initiatives, working with internal communications partners to promote career opportunities and share employee stories.
Track and report on recruitment activity and projects, providing insights to support data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.
Contribute to process and system enhancements, collaborating with system administrators and the TA team to improve efficiency and user experience.
Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role within recruitment, HR, or shared services.
Passionate about delivering an outstanding experience for both candidates and hiring managers, ensuring every interaction throughout the recruitment and onboarding process is smooth, professional, and engaging.
Strong experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or HRIS; familiarity with system configuration or back-end functionality is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience supporting onboarding, employee lifecycle administration, or reporting/data tracking within a recruitment or HR context.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements to streamline recruitment and onboarding for efficient delivery.
A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
We offer hybrid working in our Support Centre, you will be based at our Support Centre 3 days a week with an optional 2 days working from home.
You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services.
Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.
We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.
At Halfords, we operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days on site at our Support Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire.