The Role
To carry out a range of administrative support tasks relating to the recruitment of Assessment Associates (AAs). This is to ensure that sufficient Assessment Associates (AA’s) are appointed to fulfil the assessment activities. This is an entry level position within the Associate Recruitment Processing team.
Key Accountabilities
1. Deal with routine enquiries regarding applications and the status of applications by phone and email. Liaise with internal customers regarding Assessment Associates
2. Manage the end to end recruitment process for all vacancies - including support for new applicants and reference checks.
3. Manage the on board process of all AAs - including the maintenance of bank details, HMRC data and personal information.
4. Ensure details of new Examiners/Moderators/Markers communicated to other relevant internal departments.
5. Set up and manage logistical aspects of all Senior AA Interviews - booking venues, accommodation and travel where required.
6. Manage a variety of processes to ensure data is maintained accurately.
7. Create guidance documents and process maps for new vacancies where required.
8. Meet with key hiring managers to set up a process for new vacancies and improve recruitment process for existing vacancies.
9. Train new team members on general processes
10. Assist wider team with administrative tasks
Key Challenges
High volumes of application forms and references needing to be dealt with efficiently and within specified times
The Person
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
11. Good written and verbal communication skills
12. The ability to work effectively as part of a team
13. The ability to work effectively with limited supervision
14. A commitment to delivering objectives and KPIs
15. A can-do attitude and the ability to adapt to an ever changing work place
Literacy
16. Intermediate MS Word and MS Excel, MS Outlook, (Essential)
17. Use of databases (Desirable)
Working Pattern
Standard hours a week, office hours, Monday - Friday but will be required to be flexible during busy periods including the possibility of working at weekends occasionally. Overtime may be paid or offered as time off in lieu.
What can we offer you
Here at Pearson we also offer a great package and a fantastic range of benefits that you would expect to receive in a global organisation. Including 25 Days annual leave, this increases by 1 each year up to 30 days with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year on top of this. Pearson’s other benefits also include a fantastic Pension plan, private medical insurance, private dental care, season ticket loan, eye tests, cycle to work scheme, volunteering days, discounted products and services from leading companies and much more.
What to expect from Pearson
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