Recruitment & HR Advisor
Farnborough, Hampshire | Hybrid | Permanent Up to £50,000 per annum
A leading commercial business with a global footprint is seeking a proactive and experienced Recruitment & HR Advisor to join their Farnborough-based team. This is a high-impact hybrid role offering the opportunity to shape recruitment strategy while supporting broader HR initiatives.
About the Role
This position is ideal for a recruitment professional with an understanding of HR fundamentals. You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, sourcing niche talent, guiding hiring managers, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. When recruitment activity slows, you'll pivot into HR support, triaging queries, assisting with generalist HR activities, and contributing to ad-hoc projects. You'll be a trusted advisor, a confident communicator, and a visible champion of the company's values.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver expert in-house recruitment support across multiple business divisions
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, candidates, and external partners
* Manage onboarding from offer through induction, ensuring a positive employee experience
* Support HR with first-line queries, HR generalist and project work
* Coach managers on inclusive hiring practices and selection techniques
* Monitor recruitment budgets and drive cost-effective hiring solutions
* Collaborate with global colleagues to position the business as an employer of choice
* Promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement
What You'll Bring
* Proven recruitment experience, ideally within a broader HR team
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
* Sound judgement and decision-making capabilities
* A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high attention to detail
* Experience writing job adverts and leveraging social media platforms
* Ability to manage multiple vacancies and shifting priorities
* HR generalist knowledge
* International recruitment experience is a plus, but not essential.
Benefits Package
* 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 additional days during Christmas closure (annual leave will increase with service)
* Company pension scheme (5% employer / 3% employee contribution)
* Private healthcare (non-contributory)
* Company sick pay
* Death in service (4x salary) & critical illness cover (2x salary)
* Income replacement
What you need to do now
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