HR Recruitment Officer

**Job Title: HR & Recruitment Officer**

**Reporting to: HR Director**

**Based: Support Office, Newcastle Under Lyme**

**Salary: £30,000 per annum**
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**Job Purpose**:
To support the HR Director in the efficient operation of the HR & Recruitment function supporting our group of 10 Care Homes and circa 700+ Team Members across England and Wales.

To efficiently undertake a wide range of tasks and activities involved in the ‘employee lifecycle’ including recruitment, selection, onboarding, production of HR stats.

To deliver a professional, timely and supportive service liaising with the Leadership Team, General Managers, Regional Managers, and Home Administrators as required.

**Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities**:
**Recruitment**:

- Primary responsible for the administration of overseas workers including the issuing of Certificate of Sponsorships and the maintenance of the Home Office SMS system. (Training will be provided as required and supported by HR Director).
- Sponsored team members address check (every 3 months).
- You will be required to keep up-to-date with immigration laws.
- Maintain quarterly Benchmarking Spreadsheet so that we remain ahead of the competitive curve.
- Assist Regional Training Manager with Apprenticeship programmes for in house team members and securing Apprentices as required.
- Maintain regular communication with key recruitment agencies and suppliers and create a Preferred Supplier List on recruitment agencies including rates and rebates.
- Organise, attend and be the main point of contact in career fairs and other recruitment initiatives or events.
- Manage our indeed Account with regular meetings with the indeed ‘Account Manager. Monitor weekly spend.
- Build and develop relationships with job centres and other services local to our homes.
- Identify appropriate sourcing channels, including job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and partnerships with educational institutions so we recruit in good time.

**HR**
- Assist with people activities and communication within HR remit.
- Assist in reviewing HR policies and projects.
- Maintain regular contact with new hires to ensure they have a positive onboarding experience.
- Responsibility for completing DBS requests and Right to Work Checks. HR Advisor will support and cover as required.
- Update and maintain job adverts and job descriptions.
- Complete monthly reports on HR statistics and Recruitment activity for HR Director.
- Responsible for the compilation of personal files for Sponsored Overseas and Support Office Team Members with all required documentation for review and checking before sending to the homes.
- Support the HR Director and HR Advisor as and when necessary and perform other duties, commensurate with the position, that may be required from time to time.

**Education & qualifications**:

- You will be at least CIPD Level 3 qualified or studying towards.
- Proven experience in the recruitment process is essential. Ideally in the Health & Social Care Sector.
- Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices particularly related to recruitment and selection.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- **Planning & Organisation** - Adapts to changes and uses resources effectively. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- **Contributing to Team Success** - Energetic team player but also works well on own initiative. Contributes effectively to team performance to meet objectives.
- **Initiating Action** - Monitors and manages own time to ensure daily objectives are met. Accepts additional challenges and responsibilities willingly and assists others. Possesses a positive, can-do attitude always.
- **Flexibility** - Use of initiative to ensure tasks are completed. Undertakes ad hoc tasks/projects as and when required.
- **Accuracy** - Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail. Logical and methodical approach.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Passionate and driven to succeed.
- Attention to detail and maintains confidentiality at all times.
- Committed to making a difference and adding value.
- IT Literate and numerically astute.
- Treat people fairly and courteously regardless of background or culture.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience in recruitment, enrolment management, or a similar role.
- You may be required to travel to support our homes from time to time.
- Driving license is a pre-requisite.

**Benefits**:

- 22 days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- 12 Month Appreciation Award & Long Service Awards
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Lovett Care Benefits Portal
- Apprenticeships available

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
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