JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Recruiter & General HR Support
Responsible to: Group HR Manager
Responsible for: None
Location: Sleaford
Work Times: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Monday to Friday). A degree of flexibility will be needed at peak periods.
Summary and Purpose
SHD Composite Materials, a Cambium company, is an AI-led, global advanced composite materials company headquartered in the UK with sites across Europe, the UK and the USA. Our proprietary materials platform combines Al-driven molecular design with state-of-the-art chemistry, materials science, biology, and manufacturing capabilities. We develop new advanced materials and provide ISO qualified prepregs, films, adhesives and bespoke solutions to the highest performing applications and teams across the world. Our 200+ team proudly serves hundreds of customers across the aerospace, defence, energy, motorsport, marine and other high-performance industries, providing unique materials development and manufacturing capability to accelerate their development cycles and achieve higher performance.
With a wealth of experience and leading AI led development in the composites industry, SHD is ideally placed to provide high quality products at short lead times together with excellent service and first-class technical support.
Person Specification
The Recruiter will play a key role in strengthening the organisation's workforce by managing end‑to‑end recruitment while also supporting the development of existing employees. In addition, the postholder will provide general HR assistance to ensure smooth daily operations across the HR function. This is a collaborative and people‑focused role that helps ensure a positive employee experience from recruitment through the full employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
* Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes, including job advertising, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer preparation.
* Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, selection criteria, and workforce priorities.
* Maintain consistent and professional communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
* Build and maintain talent pipelines for business‑critical or hard‑to-fill roles.
* Track recruitment data and contribute to reports and improvements in process efficiency.
Onboarding
* Lead the full onboarding process for new starters, ensuring all documentation, system access, equipment and inductions are completed.
* Deliver HR induction sessions and ensure all new employees receive a professional and welcoming introduction to the business.
* Track new starter progress, probation milestones, and ensure early support needs are addressed.
* Coordinate with IT, line managers, and other departments to ensure seamless onboarding.
Training & Development
* Work with the HR Manager and line managers to interpret appraisal outcomes and identify training and development needs.
* Support the planning and coordination of internal and external training arising from the appraisal process.
* Maintain accurate training records and track progress against agreed development plans.
* Assist with preparing training materials or supporting internal learning sessions where required.
* Monitor completion and effectiveness of training linked to performance objectives.
General HR Assistance
* Provide day‑to‑day HR administrative support, including maintaining employee records and ensuring data accuracy.
* Assist with HR documentation such as contracts, variations, letters, and policy updates.
* Respond to employee HR queries or refer them appropriately within the HR team.
* Support absence management processes, including recording absences, scheduling meetings, and preparing documentation.
* Assist with employee engagement activities, wellbeing initiatives, and internal communications.
* Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
* Work as part of the HR team to ensure consistency and compliance in all HR practices.
* Liaise effectively with managers across the business to support recruitment, onboarding, training, and HR processes.
* Ensure all activities comply with internal policies, GDPR, and employment legislation.
Skills and Competencies
* Strong multitasking and time management skills.
* Confident communicator with employees at all levels.
* High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Proactive, approachable, and solutions‑focused.
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
* Good IT skills, including HR systems and MS Office.
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience in recruitment (internal or agency).
* Experience in HR support, onboarding, or training administration is desirable.
* Understanding of appraisal systems and performance-related training processes
* Strong administrative, planning, and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
* CIPD Level 3 or willingness to work towards it is an advantage.
Attitude
* Passion for SHD Composite Materials Ltd
* Friendly, flexible team player with a can-do-attitude
Our employees are very important to us and job satisfaction is of paramount importance.
Therefore, in return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to join a thriving company that offers excellent long-term prospects for progression.
This is a full-time position.
Interviews will take place while the advert is still live.
No agencies.
Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person