Recruitment Coordinator - Maternity Cover

Are you a driven and organised individual looking to develop your skills and experience? We are looking for a Recruitment Coordinator to join our recruitment team for 7 months Maternity Cover, based at our site in Brackmills Business Park, Northampton. If you have experience within HR or recruitment, then this could be a great development opportunity for you to stretch your skill set and learn about different areas of the business.
For this Recruitment Coordinator role, you will be primarily recruiting for our high volume, Operational roles, whilst supporting other areas of the business when needed. The role involves providing top-notch administration support to the recruitment team, whilst also taking briefs from our hiring managers, creating job adverts, shortlisting candidates, arranging interviews and providing candidate feedback for your own business area. Our experienced recruitment team will provide full training and support whilst you get to grips with understanding our recruitment processes and learning the ropes of the role.
What will I be doing as a Recruitment Coordinator?
Managing the end-to-end recruitment process for our high volume, operational vacancies. Advertising all vacancies on our Applicant Tracking System. Reviewing and screening job applications to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications. Scheduling and coordinating interviews with candidates and hiring managers. Attending recruitment events, careers fairs and working with local schools and colleges. Supporting with assessment days and interviews. Keeping our applicant tracking system and recruitment tracker up to date. Taking care of invoices and supplier payments to keep things running smoothly.
What do I need to qualify for this Recruitment Coordinator role?
A proven track record within a HR or recruitment role. Able to operate in a fast-paced environment with a strong customer service focus. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly. Strong relationship-building, team working, and networking skills. Exceptional organisational and time management skills. Great problem-solving skills with a hands-on attitude, flexibility, and adaptability. An excellent communicator who can express ideas in an articulate and confident manner. Strong time management skills with the ability to manage own workload within a high paced environment. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages. Attention to detail, resourcefulness, and creativity. Experience of supporting at Assessment days and Careers Fairs would be a bonus. Experience of using HR systems would be an advantage.
What we can offer you as a Recruitment Coordinator
Competitive Salary Discretionary quarterly bonus scheme (up to 10%) Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Staff Discount Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery, the UK's leading trade kitchen supplier, offers a diverse range of products in kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With 800+ depots across the UK and Europe, we are the top choice for over 460,000 trade professionals. Our sales reached circa 2.3bn in 2022, and our ambitious growth plans are fuelled by our strong, entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic work environment. We are proud to be voted one of the top 10 best big companies to work for.
How to apply:
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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.