HR / Internal Recruitment Generalist

Salary: £36,000 – £42,000 per year

We are delighted to be assisting our highly established and well regarded client who is seeking to recruit a HR / Internal recruitment generalist to join their south east field based team.
We are seeking someone with a good general HR background but who has a strong passion for recruitment / recruiting new and additional staff as the company adds to their network of branches throughout Kent, Sussex, Surrey and South West London.
This role is field based and comes with a company vehicle.
Ideally you will be based close to the M25 for ease of access to the branch network
Hours – Mon-Fri
Salary £36,000 – £42,000per annum plus good company benefits
As HR Generalist you will be responsible for the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process. You will be expected to develop the recruitment strategy to cover all job roles across the business, working closely with the HR Manager. The primary objective within the HR team is to ensure that all new colleagues are given the opportunity from day one to reach their full potential within the organisation.
A key focus will be on acquiring high potential candidates who will in turn significantly improve the talent pool from which Line Managers can choose. Your involvement at this stage will also include all aspects of training for interviewers and to ensure that the company have continuity of approach to ensure they recruit the best candidates on offer. The HR Generalist should have a strong network of contacts and understand in detail how to use social media to attract suitable candidates for current and future posts.
You will be responsible for the delivery of a quality on-boarding process. Depending on the role this will require engaging with internal stakeholders and external parties where applicable to ensure a successful sign off. The role requires a close working relationship with training partners to ensure maximising value in this area.
As HR Generalist you will perform as a key player within the HR team working with the HR manager and supporting the department in all areas. Although focussing primarily upon recruitment and onboarding the role involves close support in all other HR related initiatives.
Main Role & Responsibilities
The HR Generalist will be expected to perform the following tasks
Managing recruitment and selection throughout the business to attract first class talent
Manage various sourcing avenues including Networx, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook) refer a friend scheme, to attract screen and present the most qualified diverse candidates.
Consult with hiring managers and the HR Manager on the recruiting process from the intake through screening, interview and candidate offer
Completing right to work checks,
Conduct initial inductions to newly hired employees
Assisting the line managers with first day tasks / inductions
Prepare and arrange senior induction programs
Review Job Descriptions
Providing reporting to line manager and HR Manager requisition status, sourcing strategy, candidate management, retention and turnover figures
Development of Recruitment campaigns as required
General HR Support when required by HR Team
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
Must have a good level of education e.g. relevant HR qualification -CIPD, Management Diploma, Degree, City & Guilds, NVQ, and/or equivalent qualification as appropriate for the role.
At least 3 + years’ experience in either a HR or Recruitment role. Must have credibility, integrity and the ability to effect change. Personable, confident and an outstanding ability to develop interpersonal relationships across the business.
Good attention to detail and a proactive ‘can-do’ approach to complex solutions. Good written and oral communication skills. Dedicated, motivated and happy working to deadlines
This is a superb south east located field based role and gives a great opportunity to work within an excellent HR team as part of an ever growing and successful business
First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency on behalf of this vacancy