Recruitment & HR Coordinator

**Recruitment & HR Coordinator**

**Liverpool**

**Permanent**

Downing is a family-owned and market leading real estate investment, development and management business; highly regarded in the student accommodation sector, with more than 30 years of experience. Downing has the best-in-class development capability, with over £2bn of developments successfully completed to date, and a further £1bn+ in the pipeline.

As we continue with our exciting expansion phase, we are looking for an experienced Recruitment & HR Coordinator to join us at our Head Office based in Liverpool City Centre.

This is a fast-paced role where the individual will be handling the recruitment process from start to finish, so we are looking for someone who can demonstrate a successful background in full-cycle, permanent recruitment and can hit the ground running. Reporting to the HR Manager, the main duties are:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Advertising all internal vacancies, including posting to external jobs board, LinkedIn and our company website.
- Drafting, updating and maintaining up to date job adverts and job descriptions.
- Monitor and manage high volume advert responses.
- Manage all pre-screening and shortlisting of applicants.
- Assist in the interview process for both face to face and video interviews.
- Maintain close working relationships with line managers and key stakeholders ensuring that all parties are kept up to date throughout the recruitment process.
- Liaise with external recruitment agencies where required.
- Support with pre-employment and compliance checks.
- Draft and send out offer letters and contracts and initiating paperwork for new employees.
- Supporting the new starter process ensuring that the relevant new starter paperwork is received and all correct for employee record files.
- Acting as a contact for absences, maintaining details on the system, sending out return to work documentation and escalating issues as required.
- Updating computerised and manual HR information systems ensuring accurate recording of employment, personal, staffing and payroll information.
- Provide support as required for dealing with holiday requests following sign off by the relevant managers, and updating HR database and company holiday calendars
- Participating in the development and execution of induction programs and procedures for new employees.
- Keeping up to date information regarding developments in human resource practices and employment legislation
- Support with other general ad hoc HR administration where required.

**Person Specification**:

- Previous successful background in recruitment, either in-house or agency.
- Experience recruiting across multiple disciplines and geographical locations.
- First class written and verbal communication skills.
- A discreet and confidential attitude.
- A very hands-on and ‘can-do’ approach showing a willingness to support the team with ad-hoc duties.
- Experience using digital recruitment, particularly LinkedIn and external jobs boards.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to communicate and develop professional relationships with staff and managers
- Strong administrative skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and desire to contribute ideas

**Benefits**:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 4x Life Assurance cover
- Group Income Protection
- Onsite modern gym
- Pension contribution

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

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location