Recruitment & Resourcing Officer
Job Description
We are seeking highly motivated and suitably skilled Recruitment and Resourcing Officers to join our friendly and supportive team. The team includes a Service Manager, Team Leader and Recruitment & Resourcing Officers who are supported by a Resourcing Assistant, as well as an Agency Contracts Manager who we work closely alongside to provide guidance on the most appropriate resourcing need. Work is underway to implement a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as we continue to improve our recruitment processes, increase our advertising channels, and improve our employee offering. We’ve been significantly involved in the Council’s ongoing Transformation Programme and continue to input into that ongoing work. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your career in a supportive and team orientated environment and contribute to Reimaging Halton! The roles: Recruitment and Resourcing Officer – 37 hour (Monday to Friday) Recruitment and Resourcing Officer – 18.5 hour (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday AM) Your Contributions: As one of our Recruitment and Resourcing Officers, you will:
- Advise on resourcing needs including advertisements and selection methods, prepare recruitment documentation, carry out pre-appointment checks, process DBS checks, respond to queries on T&Cs of employment, and issue contracts.
- Demonstrate competency in the use of electronic document management systems.
- Be experienced working in an administrative environment, ideally Human Resources, together with knowledge, understanding and experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Have a sound understanding of pre-employment requirements and an up-to-date working knowledge of employment legislation, applicable to resourcing, recruitment, selection and issuing of employment contracts, including that of schools and Agency Worker legislation.
- Contribute to the social media recruitment strategy, including uploading and maintaining content on our social media channels.
Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.
Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team
Our Offer:
- A generous leave package of 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Increasing after 5 years’ service)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Investment in your personal development
- Free car parking at HBC sites
- Access to a range of discount schemes
- Access to a car leasing scheme