Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
Are you passionate about talent acquisition and recruitment? We are looking for a Senior Recruitment Administrator to join our dynamic team for a 12-month initial contract.
?? Role Overview: As a key member of the recruitment team, you will support the full recruitment process, collaborating with hiring managers, candidates, and the wider team to ensure a seamless and efficient recruitment journey.
?? Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for candidate recruitment transactions and queries across the UK business.
- Ensure the recruitment process is accurate, efficient, and well-documented.
- Provide exceptional organisational and communication skills to help guide candidates through their recruitment journey.
?? What We’re Looking For:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A passion for recruitment and talent acquisition.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Providing excellent customer service, guidance, and support to internal and external customers.
- Processing all recruitment transactional activities (contract queries and creation, workday and queries) through the relevant workflow tool.
- Ensuring compliance with appropriate processes and controls – driving efficiency and corrective action as required.
- Working with the Recruitment team to manage the response for volume roles e.g., apprenticeships and Customer Service agent roles.
- Interview Coordination: Arrange and manage interview schedules, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of interview details.
- Provide candidates with necessary information and logistics for their interviews.
- Track the progress of candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure data integrity
- Candidate Communication: Serve as a point of contact for candidates, providing timely updates and feedback on their application status.
- Track the progress of candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure data integrity.
- Maintain and update the applicant tracking system with accurate and up-to-date candidate information.
- Onboarding Support: Collaborate with the recruitment team & hiring managers to facilitate the onboarding process for new hires.
- Raise offers letters for candidates & contracts
- Ensure all necessary documentation and forms are completed by new employees.
- Taking ownership for and handling non-standard recruitment requests or issues; escalate if appropriate.
- Accurately working within agreed SLA’s on a right first time basis.
- To work with high levels of integrity and confidentiality. Ensuring appropriate records are kept and enabling accurate reporting.
Education/Qualification
- Previous experience as a recruitment coordinator preferred
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) workday and SAP HR
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and capable of maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
What’s on Offer:
Salary £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
Fixed term contract 12 months
Location Chipping Sodbury
Hours 36.25
• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
• Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover
