Join Our Team at Polaris!
Position: Recruitment Coordinator
Location: Bromsgrove
Contract: Full-time, 9-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £18,468.75 pro rata (£24,625.00 full-time equivalent)
Benefits: 30 days' annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata), Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking
About Us
At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK's leading communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, education, residential, and bespoke children's services.
Our nurturing community is committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children, families, and staff, believing wholeheartedly in their futures.
What We Are Looking For
Are you a motivated and organized individual with a passion for HR? We are seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to be a vital link between our hiring managers and candidates. In this role, you will support the entire recruitment lifecycle—from advertising vacancies to coordinating interviews and making offers.
Join us, and you’ll find excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, along with a competitive salary and benefits package!
Role Responsibilities
* Gain a deep understanding of Polaris brands, including their purpose and culture.
* Take charge of vacancy adverts: draft, post, and monitor applications.
* Review applications, screen candidates, and create shortlists for hiring managers.
* Source candidates directly to find the best talent.
* Communicate with candidates via phone and email, providing clear information about roles and benefits.
* Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
* Ensure hiring managers have all necessary interview documentation.
* Provide constructive interview feedback to candidates.
* Build rapport and deliver exceptional customer service.
* Maintain strict confidentiality for clients and candidates.
* Handle various administrative duties related to recruitment.
* Gather all required documentation for successful candidates in line with company and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with HR on the onboarding process.
About You
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Exceptional organizational skills.
* A collaborative team player who can also manage their own workload.
* Proficient in the full Microsoft Office suite.
* Previous experience in recruitment or HR is a plus.
* Knowledge of children's residential homes is advantageous.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.
Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.