Job Purpose
To oversee an effective approach to recruitment within Lambeth. Supporting the recruitment function and wider People function, ensuring excellent candidate experience and compliance.
Responsibilities
1. Provide advice and guidance on recruitment processes to managers and candidates, ensuring a smooth and timely transfer from offer to starting employment with the Council.
2. Ensure all records and systems are updated accurately and all relevant documents have been signed and saved correctly.
3. Undertake all necessary pre-employment checks, working closely with the Safer Recruitment Officer for roles that require DBS checks.
4. Ensure probationary periods of new starters are processed in a timely way.
5. Assist in the organising and delivery of the Councils Corporate Induction Programme.
6. Assist Recruitment Consultants in the day-to-day recruitment tasks which includes, candidate journey, advertising vacancies, inputting and maintaining accurate data on the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) query management and reporting.
6. Drives a strong candidate experience through high responsiveness and engaging stakeholder management with applicants.
7. Maintaining confidentiality and security of information with a thorough working understanding of Data Protection GDPR legislation.
8. Champion a continuous improvement mind set and a can-do approach.
9. Work with colleagues to identify ways to streamline processes and contribute to service improvement, always considering how we improve the user journey.
Provide general support to the People & Workforce Experience team as and when required
Key Knowledge
An understanding of how to use different software and channels (e.g. social media) for advertisement and recruitment purposes
Good understanding of recruitment procedures
Good understanding of right to work requirements
Excellent understanding and commitment to the practice of Diversity and Inclusion within recruitment
Experience
Generalist HR experience or experience working within a recruitment role
Experience of relationship building with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Experience of prioritising tasks, using time efficiently and working to deadlines
Experience of maintaining accurate records using various IT systems including MS Office Packages and ATS/ HRIS
Experience of working in collaboration with colleagues across agencies, the council, and partners to develop joined up solutions.
Qualification
Desirable but not essential
- Willing to study towards a relevant qualification
- Graduate of CIPD
RQ1293706