Your newpany
Well-established organisation with a strong heritage in its sector. Great working environment with a support team culture. On-site parking is available for this onsite-based role. Free lunch too!
Your new role
The Talent Acquisition Partner provides operational, hands-on recruitment and administrative support across the college. The role manages the end-to-end recruitment process – ensuring timely recruitment, excellent candidate experience, and fullpliance with recruitment requirements. The role also plays a key part in onboarding new starters — preparing paperwork, coordinating pre-employment checks, and supporting the induction process
Recruitment Administration & Coordination
• Draft, update and post job adverts across the website, job boards, and social platforms
• Manage applications, shortlist candidates, and coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers
• Prepare interview packs, arrange interview rooms, manage candidatemunication, and ensure a professional, timely process
• Support hiring managers with drafting or updating job descriptions and person specifications
• Maintain accurate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or recruitment spreadsheets
• Ensure all recruitment activityplies with recruitment and DBS requirements
Candidate Management
• Act as the first point of contact for applicants, responding to queries promptly and professionally
• Conduct initial screening where appropriate and coordinate follow-up interviews or assessments
• Manage timelymunication to all candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the process
Onboarding & Pre-Employment Checks
• Issue offer letters, contracts of employment, and new starter paperwork
• Collect and check required documentation (ID, proof of address, right to work, qualifications, overseas checks, etc.)
• Coordinate DBS checks, references and other statutory recruitment checks
• Maintain accurate onboarding records and ensure new starter files areplete before start dates
• Liaise with Payroll, IT and line managers to ensure a smooth onboarding process
• Host new starter inductions, including wee briefings, HR presentations, policy overviews, and initialpliance training
• Support the wider HR team to ensure probation reviews are scheduled and tracked
General HR Administration
• Maintain and update recruitment and HR trackers, logs, and records
• Support wider HR initiatives as needed (, open days, recruitment fairs, HR events)
• Assist with generating recruitment reporting metrics for the Head of HR
• Provide administrative support to the HR team during peak periods
What you'll need to succeed
Qualifications and Knowledge
Strong IT skills with experience of MS Office applications and HR/Payroll systems
Experience working in recruitment or HR administration
Experience hosting inductions or delivering wee briefings
Good working knowledge of current employment law and best practice
Work Experience
Experience working in recruitment or HR departments
Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously
Excellentmunication skills (written and verbal) and a professional mannerHighly organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines
Positive, service-focused approach and strong relationship-building skills
Demonstrable experience of delivering presentations with passion, enthusiasm, and clarity
Experience supporting onboarding, contracts and HR administrative processes
Personal Attributes
Strong emotional intelligence with effectivemunication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and achieve results
High level of confidentiality
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal,munication, and time management skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Gravitas, confidence, and credibility at a senior level
Strong negotiating and influencing skills
Flexibility to meet the needs of the business
What you'll get in return
In addition to apetitive day rate, you can benefit from a range of perks as well as a supportive and friendly team environment.
Plus free lunch and free parking!!!!