recruiter Reading, England
Job description
This is exciting time to lead the recruitment team at the University of Reading.
In 2024 we will transition from our current applicant tracking system to SAP Success Factors. The Resourcing and Recruitment Manager will take the lead in shaping the candidate journey on our ATS and developing resourcing strategies to tap into diverse candidate pools. With over 4,000 academics and professional services staff we are one of Berkshire’s biggest employers. Our roles are as diverse as we are. Each year we recruit to a huge number of different roles including chefs, cleaners, gardeners, IT specialists, legal advisors, and of course academic positions.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Use their skills and experience of resourcing and recruitment to market the University of Reading as an employer of choice in the Thames Valley
- Provide innovative solutions to resourcing challenges in hard to recruit for areas such as IT and hospitality
- Work in partnership with hiring managers. Provide sound, practicable and authoritative advice and guidance on all aspects of resourcing and recruitment
- Shape the development and implementation of our new ATS, alongside our internal project team
- Lead the Recruitment team during a period of transition. Building knowledge and enhancing the skills of the team to meet and exceed our aspirations for recruitment at the University
In return we offer:
- 26 days annual leave in addition to University closure days (normally 6 in total) and public holidays
- A hybrid defined benefit and defined contribution pension scheme. The University currently contributes 21.6% of salaries into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) for grade 6+ colleagues
- Automatic pay rises each year within your grade band
- Nationally negotiated salary increases. Normally effective in August each year
- Our award winning Green Flag Award Whiteknights campus to work from
For further information please contact
Jay Russell, HR Operations Lead
0118 378 4181
or
Nicola Johnson, HR Advisory Lead
0118 378 5828
This advert closes to applications on 24th August 2023
Interviews for this position will be held on 5th September 2023
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a champion for LGBT+ rights. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
