Internal Recruiter

Location: Stoke on Trent

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 dependent upon experience

Hours: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Internal Recruiter to join our Human Resources team. This crucial role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for all departments and roles across the Holdcroft group, ensuring we attract and hire the best talent. A key component of this role also involves providing essential support to our flourishing Apprentice Programme.

• Sourcing and Attraction:
  Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract high‑calibre candidates across all business areas. Utilise various channels including job boards, social media, careers page, recruitment events, and employee referrals.
• Candidate Management:
  Manage the candidate pipeline from initial application through to offer and onboarding.
• Screening and Shortlisting:
  Review applications and CVs, conduct initial telephone/video screenings, and shortlisting candidates for hiring managers.
• Interview Coordination:
  Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for all candidates.
• Offer Management:
  Work with our HR Administrator to prepare the offers, manage negotiation where necessary, and handle pre-employment checks.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Maintain consistent and professional communication with hiring managers, providing regular updates on recruitment progress and offering guidance on best practices.
• Recruitment Metrics:
  Using our Teamtailor recruitment system track and analyse key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, source of hire) to continually improve the effectiveness of the process.

• Work closely with our Training Partners to coordinate our newly formed Academy Apprentice programme

• Proven experience as an Internal Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar role, preferably within a fast‑paced environment. Experience with in the automotive sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of full‑cycle recruiting techniques and sourcing methods.
• Familiarity with Team Tailor an advantage
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with candidates and Group Hiring Managers.
• Proactive, self‑starter attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A Team Player that is happy to support colleagues

• Car Benefit Scheme
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking