Company Overview
Piglets Pantry is an award-winning food producer based in West Sussex. We supply handmade pies, sausage rolls, and other savoury and patisserie delights to corporate venues and customers across the UK and alongside an e-commerce platform selling directly to the public. We also provide hospitality, events and retail teams at Portsmouth Football Club and have a retail outlet at Brighton Train Station.
Summary
Reporting to the Head of People, the Internal Recruiter will streamline our recruitment across the organisation. The successful candidate will take on all elements of recruitment and initial onboarding for Piglets HQ in Worthing, and for the casual workforce supporting Portsmouth Football Club, Brighton Station and other sites should they arise.
Principal Responsibilities/Duties
* Collaborate with departmental heads to identify current and future hiring needs.
* Develop and post job advertisements on appropriate platforms.
* Screen applications and shortlist candidates based on job requirements and organisational fit.
* Coordinate and conduct interviews, assessments, and reference checks.
* Manage the offer process, including salary negotiation within budget parameters.
* Support new employees through the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
* Attend recruitment events and freshers fairs
* Maintain accurate records of recruitment activity and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
* Promote employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
* Utilise HR and workforce planning software to maintain accurate records and help ensure shifts are filled
* Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and company policies.
* Deliver initial training for new employees as part of onboarding and induction
* Suggest and implement improvements to recruitment and onboarding procedures in collaboration with the People Team.
* Support the wider People Team with HR initiatives and processes as necessary
Essential Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in recruitment and onboarding, preferably within an internal environment.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across all levels of the organisation.
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
* Good understanding of employment law and best practices in recruitment.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Car user preferred due to need to travel between our sites across Sussex
* As part of the People Team, experience and understanding of other areas of HR is desirable
* Understanding of wider factors of employment law
* Professional HR qualification or certification (e.g., CIPD), is advantageous.
Key Competencies
* Attention to detail
* Adaptability and flexibility
* Initiative and proactiveness
* Teamwork and collaboration
* Organised and process-driven
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Worthing BN14 8ND: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* recruiting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person