Based at our contemporary head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 450 SPAR stores.
We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion, enterprise, and family every single day.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 38 hours per week Monday to Friday
Location: Office based - James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR Distribution Centre, Bowland View, Preston, PR2 5QT
Salary: £29,035.24
About the Role
We're looking for a passionate and people-focused Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor to support recruitment across our retail division, with occasional support provided to other areas of the business.
You'll manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process, working closely with store managers to attract, recruit and onboard great people. You'll be responsible for delivering an excellent experience for both candidates and hiring managers, while continuously looking for ways to improve our recruitment and onboarding processes.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, working in a fast-paced environment and making a real impact on the success of our people and business.
Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing
- Manage the full recruitment and onboarding cycle from vacancy approval through to successful onboarding.
- Work with retail managers to understand hiring needs and provide recruitment guidance and support.
- Use creative and innovative methods to promote vacancies, increasing visibility and attracting high-quality candidates
- Screen applications, shortlist candidates and coordinate interviews.
- Deliver a positive candidate experience through timely communication and support.
- Ensure all onboarding activity is completed accurately and compliantly.
- Build strong relationships with managers across the retail division.
- Support recruitment activity across other business areas when required.
- Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and company procedures.
A Few Things About You
- Experience in a customer-focused role.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisation and time management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive, professional and approachable.
- Passionate about delivering excellent service to candidates and managers.
- Full UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 50 years!
To make this vision possible we need the best talent to join us on our journey. We are a family company and believe that if we look after our people, they will look after us.
Loyalty Pay - Celebrate your work anniversary with a little extra! You’ll earn an additional £0.25 per hour over the financial year, with the hourly amount increasing the longer you stay with us. Your total is paid as a lump sum in the month following your anniversary.
20% Staff Discount - Enjoy 20% off your shopping in our company-owned SPAR stores — perfect for those everyday essentials and treats.
Annual Leave- Start with a generous 30 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Entitlement increases with length of service, rewarding your continued commitment.
Health & Wellbeing - All colleagues can access our on-site registered nurses and physiotherapist at Bowland View for confidential support. We also run a year-round programme of health and wellbeing initiatives covering physical, mental, and lifestyle topics.
Company Sick Pay - We offer a Company Sick Pay scheme to support you during periods of ill health, providing peace of mind when you need it most.
Pension & Life Insurance - You will be enrolled into the Nest pension scheme. After two years of service, you will also receive life insurance cover, offering added security for you and your loved ones.
Free Onsite Parking - All colleagues have access to free onsite parking, making your commute more convenient and cost-effective.
Learning & Development - Whether you're looking to build your career or gain new skills, our in-house team will support you with fully funded, accredited training and industry-recognised qualifications.
Grocery Aid Support - Access free, confidential, 24/7 support through Grocery Aid — offering expert advice and help on everything from mental health and financial concerns to legal issues and family support.
For more information about us and the benefits we offer, please head over to our careers page.
Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.
