Recruitment & Onboarding Subject Matter Expert (SME)

4 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

Welcome to First Bus

We are looking for a Recruitment & Onboarding Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our People Services Transformation team. In this role, you will bring expertise in recruitment and onboarding processes, contributing to the successful implementation of the new HR and Payroll system.

You will be responsible for optimising talent acquisition processes, ensuring seamless recruitment and onboarding experiences. Collaborating with project teams, aligning with industry best practices, and delivering efficient onboarding workflows are key components of your responsibilities. If you are passionate about optimising talent acquisition processes, we invite you to be a part of our transformative journey.

Key Skills and Experience:

5+ years of experience. Profound knowledge and practical experience in analysing, designing and configuring onboarding and recruiting processes in HR platforms. Proven experience as a Recruitment & Onboarding SME in end-to-end HRIS implementations, with a strong focus on HR system implementations. Strong understanding of talent acquisition processes and best practices Experience in configuring and optimising HR systems for recruitment. Ability to provide training and support to end-users. Analytical approach, with a desire to solve problems. Stakeholder management, across the business – able to articulate and translate where necessary. Eye for continuous improvement and streamlining processes. Strong understanding of data. Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide subject matter expertise on recruitment and onboarding processes. Collaborate with project teams to configure and optimise HR systems for talent acquisition. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance standards. Support the design and implementation of efficient onboarding workflows. Train end-users on recruitment and onboarding system functionalities. Lead discussions with HR Process Leads to understand changes and impacts. Provide expertise in the design, development and rollout of recruitment including enhancements. Manage delivery of system enhancements that drive improvement in business processes and end user experience. Define and accurately document new requirements. Provide professional HR Services with high customer service orientation.

This role requires hands-on experience in HR system implementations, and candidates with expertise in HR platforms such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Ceridian, etc., will be highly valued. If you are enthusiastic about enhancing talent acquisition processes through system optimisation, we encourage you to apply.

Rewards & Benefits

Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass Cycle to work scheme 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares Enhanced maternity / paternity pay Flexible working

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.



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