Company Overview
Cranswick is a leading British food producer dedicated to delivering authentic, high-quality products rooted in tradition and craftsmanship. Since its humble beginnings, the company has grown into one of the largest food manufacturing organisations in the region, committed to excellence from farm to fork.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Recruitment & Engagement Officer to join our team. This role is vital in attracting top talent, fostering strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders, and promoting our employer brand across various channels. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about connecting people with opportunities, this position offers an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact.
Duties
Requirements, Experience and Person Specification:
- Group and site induction.
- A Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in recruitment
- Previous experience in working within an FMCG environment desirable but not essential
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethical, and cultural awareness
- Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude with excellent organisational skills
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office, and comfortable learning new systems as needed
- Evidenced experience in building effective relationships at all levels within a business
- Innovative with a proven track record of working proactively
- Energy, execution, and accountability in all activities
- Flexible to meet business needs
- Be conversant with four strategic pillars (QVIP). Champion this within the department and the wider site
- Has knowledge of appropriate systems, processes & procedures
- Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure a deep understanding of the needs of the business and the department to create innovative and engaging job adverts for current openings that attract the right people
- Source applicants through various methods including advertising, job sites, career fairs, online platforms, etc.
- Keep up to date with employment law changes relevant for recruitment
- Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting
- Screen candidates by reviewing CVs and job applications, perform phone screenings and update candidates on hiring processes
- Schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with hiring managers (send calendar invite to managers/ invite candidates to interviews by text messages and emails)
- Support interviews, when necessary, and as required
- Ensure interviewing managers have appropriate recruitment skills and training
- Design appropriate interview questions and assessments and advise managers of various selection methods to hire best candidate for the role
- Be able to accurately create a full new starter pack, everytime, for potential employees including all pre-employment documents
- Facilitate pre-employment testing where necessary
- RTW check and Pre/Settlement check and track
- Maintain Applicant Tracking Spreadsheets ensuring the data contained within it is up to date and accurate at all times
- Provide an engaging and supportive candidate experience, maintaining regular contact with candidates and liaising with hiring managers to effectively manage expectations
- Draft rejection letters and provide communication in writing to all applicants whether successful/unsuccessful prior to/after interview
- Manage the recruitment email inboxes daily
- Continuous improvement of candidate experience
- Utilise recruitment systems to their fullest, ensuring feedback to candidates at every stage
- Take ownership and responsibility for all systems and processes for the advertisement of roles including but not limited to Internal and external Cranswick sites, Indeed, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.
- Provide regular reports and KPI’s on recruitment projects and status against targets including cost to hire and time to hire
- Coordinate and implement recruiting initiatives including school careers initiatives, universities and job fairs
- Promote careers in younger generations through proactive links with schools
- Support candidates on-boarding and induction
- Support and suggest engagement activities across both sites
- Employee records management – upload new starter information onto systems
- Any other activities relating to the needs of the business as directed by the HR Manager / General Manager
Skills
- Proven experience in lead generation for recruitment purposes using multiple sourcing channels.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
- Familiarity with ATS systems such as Workday, Taleo, PeopleSoft, or similar HRIS platforms.
- Knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM tools for relationship management and candidate engagement.
- Experience with social media management for employer branding campaigns.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of human resources practices related to recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement.
Join us as a Recruitment & Engagement Officer and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to attracting talented individuals who will help us uphold our commitment to quality and authenticity in Pet Food production!
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
