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Job Title: Recruitment Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hinckley
Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro-rata)

About Us
SF Recruitment is proud to be working with a market-leading organisation to fill a Recruitment Assistant role at their UK Head Office in Hinckley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative HR/Recruitment team within a growing international business that values its people and fosters a dynamic, team-focused environment.

The Role
As a Recruitment Assistant, you will work closely with the wider HR and Recruitment team to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the full recruitment process. This role will see you working alongside experienced HR professionals to attract, select, and onboard top talent across various levels of the business, with a particular focus on supporting early careers recruitment.

Key responsibilities include:

Collaborating with the HR/Recruitment team to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising roles to onboarding successful candidates.
Managing the recruitment inbox daily, ensuring queries are handled promptly and efficiently.
Supporting hiring managers across the business by maintaining the Reach ATS system, tracking candidate progress, and ensuring effective communication throughout the recruitment process.
Working with the team to create job descriptions and person specifications that align with the business needs and support a successful recruitment strategy.
Assisting with the coordination and scheduling of interviews, working together with hiring managers and candidates to ensure a positive experience for all parties.
Supporting the recruitment of apprentices, interns, and graduates by building strong relationships with educational institutions and attending careers fairs and assessment centres.
Providing administrative support to the HR/Recruitment team, including the preparation of recruitment reports and maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR and right-to-work legislation.
Collaborating on projects and initiatives to continuously improve the recruitment and onboarding process within the team.
Key Skills & Experience Required

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Previous experience in recruitment administration, ideally within a team-focused HR or Recruitment environment.
Strong knowledge of recruitment systems (ATS) and experience with assessment platforms (e.g., SHL).
Previous experience supporting early careers recruitment (apprenticeships, internships, graduate placements) is desirable.
Personality & Attributes

A strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to support the team in achieving recruitment goals.
Confident liaising with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside of the business.
Able to manage multiple tasks effectively, even in a fast-paced environment.
If you're passionate about recruitment and want to be part of a collaborative, supportive HR/Recruitment team, we'd love to hear from you