Recruitment Lead - 6 months FTC

About the Role

In this role, you’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle across the organisation. You’ll work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, shape hiring strategies, and deliver an efficient, engaging process for every candidate. Alongside recruitment, you’ll also support a range of HR activities from benefits administration to general operational support helping ensure a smooth employee experience from start to finish.

Recruitment Leadership

• Manage end to end hiring across all business areas, from role scoping to onboarding
• Partner with managers to create effective hiring plans and draft compelling job materials
• Source talent through multiple channels including job boards, LinkedIn, and direct outreach
• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and support selection processes
• Build positive relationships with agency partners and external suppliers
• Track key hiring metrics and share insights with HR and leadership
• Contribute to employer brand and talent attraction initiatives

HR Operations & Benefits Support

• Act as a point of contact for employee benefit queries
• Support enrolments, changes, and day to day benefit administration
• Work with benefits providers to resolve queries or system updates
• Assist with annual cycles such as renewals and communication activities
• Ensure accurate employee information and process compliance

General HR Support

• Assist with HR documentation, reporting, and data management
• Support the HR Business Partner with case management preparation
• Help coordinate onboarding, probation, and offboarding processes
• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and policy updates

Essential

• Proven experience managing full cycle recruitment in a busy environment
• Strong sourcing abilities and confidence assessing candidate suitability
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and advise stakeholders
• Highly organised approach with strong attention to detail
• Experience working with an ATS and/or HRIS
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Good understanding of HR fundamentals and employment practices

Desirable

• Experience in HR operations or benefits administration
• CIPD Level 3/5 (or working towards)
• Exposure to employer branding or talent pipelining

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re proactive, adaptable, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative HR team. You build trust quickly, stay calm under pressure, and love delivering a great experience whether for candidates, employees, or hiring managers.