Recruitment Business Partner – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Continuously assist in implementing resourcing strategies for managers throughout all divisions of NEC Software Solutions.

• Primarily focused on external recruitment, with some opportunities for contractor placements.

• Aiding internal recruitment efforts, which include cross-team transfers and promotions.

• Providing support to hiring managers on recruitment best practices and delivering hands-on assistance during the hiring process.

• Offering advice on attraction strategies, advertising, and interview processes.

• Managing a personal caseload of 20 to 40 vacancies at the same time.

• Overseeing the complete recruitment process, from role approval to contract generation.

• Ensuring that clear and consistent job vacancies are published on the intranet, internet, and third-party job boards.

• Contributing to the creation of a 'positive resourcing experience' for all participants, particularly by keeping candidates engaged and supported throughout the process.

• Conducting screening calls with suitable candidates to confirm fit regarding work eligibility, salary expectations, and technical skills.

• Assisting in the development of direct sourcing methods to attract candidates through platforms like LinkedIn and other social media.

• Participating in regular meetings, both in person and via conference calls, to review and track the progress of specific recruitment projects with hiring managers.

• Supporting team members in the recruitment department and covering for absences and holidays.

• Conducting training sessions with hiring managers and other departments as needed on utilizing our systems and processes.

• Attending regular meetings with the broader HR team, as well as frequent update meetings with the recruitment team.

• Maintaining accurate data integrity and administrative tracking throughout the recruitment process using our Smart Recruiters ATS system.

• Traveling to other NEC UK Ltd locations as necessary for meetings or interviews, including Hemel Hempstead and your nearest office.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive background in recruitment.

• Preferably, experience in both agency and in-house environments.

• Proven experience in hiring Technical IT professionals such as Architects, DBAs, and Developers.

• Proficient web searching abilities across various platforms, particularly with Boolean search techniques.

• Experience in conducting screening calls that ensure candidate fit while promoting the advantages of the organization.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including communication via phone, email, Teams Video, and face-to-face, with the ability to foster solid working relationships.

• Experience in providing guidance and coaching to line managers on everyday recruitment concerns, often reinforcing best practice processes.

• Comprehensive understanding of the full recruitment life cycle with a focus on ensuring a positive candidate experience.

• Good knowledge and appreciation of recruitment within the framework of employment law, best practices, and familiarity with UK Recruitment Legislation.

• Prior experience with an ATS, preferably SmartRecruiters.

🏝️ Benefits

• Private Medical Cover provided by NEC for Employees, with the option to include family members at an extra cost.

• 25 days of paid holiday with the option to buy or sell days (FTE).

• Life assurance cover equal to 4 times the basic salary funded by NEC, with the possibility to increase coverage at an additional cost.

• A Group Pension Plan featuring excellent employer contributions of up to 8.5%.

• A range of flexible benefits tailored to meet individual needs.

• All employees receive complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, offering over 15,000 courses across a wide array of subjects, allowing you to learn at your convenience.