Recruitment and Training Assistant in Harrogate

• Excellent recruitment and resourcing position in Harrogate
• Must have own vehicle and be happy to travel to sites
• About Our Client

We're looking for a Recruitment & Training Coordinator to join our People team.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

You'll play a key part in attracting great talent, supporting new colleagues through their onboarding journey

Job Description

As our Recruitment & Training Coordinator, you'll be responsible for managing the recruitment process from advert to induction, ensuring every candidate receives a professional and positive experience.

Your responsibilities will include

• Creating and advertising vacancies across a range of recruitment platforms and internal channels.
• Managing candidates throughout the recruitment and onboarding process using our HR system.
• Screening applications and coordinating recruitment campaigns across the business.
• Building strong relationships with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and provide regular updates.
• Communicating with candidates throughout their recruitment journey, including interview invitations, feedback and offer discussions.
• Arranging and conducting interviews where appropriate.
• Completing all pre-employment checks, including references, right to work checks, DBS checks, medical appointments and drug & alcohol testing where required.
• Preparing contracts, offer packs and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinating induction dates and supporting new starters as they join the business.
• Attending recruitment events and careers fairs to promote opportunities within the company.
• Supporting the coordination of training programmes, induction sessions and CPC courses.
• Maintaining accurate recruitment, onboarding and training records, dashboards and reporting.
• Working with the wider People team to continually improve recruitment processes and the candidate experience.
• Providing occasional HR administrative support, including note-taking during employee relations meetings when required.
• The Successful Applicant

You'll be someone who enjoys working at pace and can confidently juggle multiple vacancies and priorities without compromising on quality.
You'll also have:

• At least two years' recruitment experience with a good understanding of recruitment legislation and best practice.
• Previous administration experience in a busy environment.
• Outstanding organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build relationships with candidates, managers and colleagues at every level.
• The ability to prioritise a high volume of applications while maintaining an excellent candidate experience.
• A proactive, positive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel between sites
• A full driving licence and access to transport
• What's on Offer
• A competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £30,000 per annum.
• Excellent benefits to support your professional and personal well-being.
• The opportunity to work in Harrogate within a reputable organisation in the transport & distribution industry.
• A permanent role with opportunities for career development and growth.
• Job summary
• Job function
• Human Resources
• Subsector
• Recruitment
• Sector
• Transport & Distribution
• Where
• Harrogate
• Contract type
• Permanent
• Job reference
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