Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Coordinator
London (Hybrid working)
Scope of the Role
Partner with key stakeholders and Talent Acquisition Partners to provide a best-in-class end to end Talent Acquisition experience so that we hire the right people for the business to enable growth. You will be accountable for managing the onboarding of our exceptional and diverse talent at all levels with the flexibility to hire across multiple disciplines including our High Street, Travel and International business areas. You will want to support the Talent Acquisition Partners with their vacancies and take a leading role in our graduate program assessment centre.
You will be a strong brand ambassador, supporting on TA projects and all hiring administration to ensure we deliver a slick and personal service to our candidates.
What you will be doing

• Creating, issuing and receiving back new colleagues onboarding paperwork and adding to our systems
• Be the ‘go to’ person with Talent Acquisition admin queries and have a full understanding of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that we use to ensure that the end to end candidate experience is smooth and seamless
• Ensuring all recruitment metrics and reports are maintained and updated in real time
• Collaborate with colleagues in TA, C&D, People Partners, ensuring all TA tasks are processed effectively and accurately
• Problem solves and works through operational problems which may be impeding recruitment delivery.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrable experience across the Talent Acquisition hiring process
• Able to think logically and creatively to find the best way to solve problems and get things done
• Proactive and able to prioritise to deliver in a fast-paced, high workload environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities and different stakeholders
• High energy, highly motivated and self-directed
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the rest of the TA team, with a flexible approach to support on any areas which require focus
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, follow up and time management skills
• Previous experience of working with an ATS would be an advantage

What we can offer you:

• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Hybrid working model from home and in the office
• 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Finish at 4pm on a Friday
• Competitive pension contribution
• Staff discount card for stores and online

About us
WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer with a smaller business located on UK high streets. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and basis of disability. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.