At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the full recruitment cycle and ensure a smooth candidate experience.
- Company: Leading university research department in Manchester with a vibrant HR team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £30,000 and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: On-site role with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in recruitment processes.
- Qualifications: Degree in HR or related field; experience in recruitment preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Manchester's leading university research department is recruiting for a Recruitment Officer to join a busy HR department. This is an on-site role providing a professional, proactive and comprehensive recruitment service across the organisation. The position covers the full recruitment cycle — from advertising through to appointment — ensuring processes run smoothly, efficiently and in line with policy and legislation. You’ll also support onboarding and induction activities, including right to work checks, while maintaining a high standard of service for both hiring managers and candidates.
Duties:
- Coordinate the full end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a positive candidate experience.
- Manage applications using the e-recruitment system and respond promptly to queries.
- Draft and place job adverts in line with brand guidelines.
- Schedule interviews, book rooms or video calls, and prepare interview materials.
- Liaise with hiring managers and other departments to ensure deadlines and service levels are met.
- Carry out right to work checks, references and other pre-employment screening.
- Maintain accurate recruitment and HR records, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
- Support new starter onboarding and induction processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment practices and systems.
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree in HR, recruitment or a business-related subject, or equivalent relevant experience.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it) preferred.
- Proven experience in recruitment, ideally in-house.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Confident using MS Word, Excel and HR or e-recruitment systems.
- Experience handling confidential information and working to strict data protection standards.
- Knowledge of right to work checks and UK immigration requirements.
- A team-focused approach and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.
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