Talent Acquisition Assistant in Woking

Your new company is a respected public sector organisation committed to delivering high-quality services that make a positive difference to communities. Due to increased recruitment activity, they are seeking a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join their People & Organisational Development team on a temporary basis for up to six months.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive recruitment professional to support end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a seamless and professional candidate experience from offer stage through to onboarding.

Your new role involves working closely with the Talent Acquisition and HR teams to coordinate all post-offer recruitment activity, ensuring new employees are onboarded efficiently and compliantly. You will be responsible for managing candidate communications, employment checks, onboarding administration, and supporting hiring managers throughout the process.

• Coordinate all recruitment activity from conditional offer through to onboarding.
• Issue offer letters, contracts of employment, and associated documentation.
• Manage pre-employment checks, including references, right-to-work verification, and disclosure/background screening.
• Liaise with candidates, hiring managers, and external providers to ensure onboarding milestones are met.
• Maintain accurate records on recruitment and HR systems.
• Monitor compliance requirements and ensure all documentation is completed before start dates.
• Coordinate induction schedules and new starter arrangements.
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers on onboarding progress.
• Support recruitment campaigns and workforce planning activities as required.
• Produce reports and data to support recruitment performance and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure all recruitment activity is delivered in line with public sector policies, employment legislation, equality commitments, and GDPR requirements.

What you'll get in return: £32,689 pro rata, hybrid working - 1 day in office, opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large public sector organisation, collaborative and supportive team environment, meaningful work supporting essential public services, immediate start available.

What you'll need to succeed: You will have previous experience in a recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR administration role and be comfortable managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. You will also demonstrate:

• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.