Company Description
DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. We also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology, and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Job Description
Purpose of Position
In this role, you will report to our Recruitment General Manager while working closely with Site Managers, department heads, and the wider People and Talent department to ensure all business objectives are met. You will provide a full "hands-on" recruitment business partnering consultancy service to your assigned business areas through expert knowledge and effective action plans, ensuring we attract and retain the best candidates and provide an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience throughout the recruitment process.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
* Handling a varied and challenging portfolio of monthly (white collar) roles across all areas of our business, including Operations (Network, Hubs, Transport, and Fleet) and Central Functions (Sales, CRM, IT, Finance, etc.)
* Extensive liaison with Site Managers and depot management teams to fully understand their needs and requirements
* Attending senior meetings across both Operational and Central Function departments regularly, either in person or via G Meet, to gain a greater understanding of peak plan recruitment or any challenges facing their department that could impact recruitment activities.
* Writing engaging and targeted Job Adverts
* Strong head hunting skills with the ability to write effective Boolean search strings across a variety of tools (LinkedIn, CV Library, TotalJobs, etc.)
* Identifying new and innovative ways to attract candidates in an increasingly competitive marketplace
* CV Sifting, Telephone Screening, and Short List Submission
* Arranging Interviews on behalf of Hiring Managers
* Requesting and providing constructive candidate feedback
* Maintaining the recruitment system fully and accurately to ensure accurate management reporting and compliance with all company and legislative requirements.
* Developing Talent Pipelines and utilizing this resource effectively
* Educating Hiring Managers on key employment law legislation pertinent to the recruitment process
Qualifications
You will have extensive recruitment experience and be comfortable managing a large portfolio (circa 30) of monthly roles while working in a pressurized and fast-paced environment. You will have a natural ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders and candidates, delivering outstanding service to meet expectations. We would also expect:
* Ability to handle multiple recruitment campaigns and multiple stakeholders across a wide geographical area.
* Strong communication and administration skills
* Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
* High levels of resilience and self-motivation.
* Ability to work on your own initiative.
* Good levels of computer literacy (G Suite and Microsoft) with the ability to analyze data
* Demonstrate DPD DNA – Respect, Accountability, Passion, Flexibility, Caring, Honesty
* Knowledge of SmartRecruiter or any other ATS systems would be advantageous
* A full UK driving license is essential as is a flexible approach to travel and occasional overnight stays
Additional Information
About our benefits:
We recognize that our people are at the heart of our business; without them, we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you by providing more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few:
* Holiday trading
* Enhanced maternity and paternity package
* Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
* Health Kiosks visiting every location
* Vitality at Work
* Free On-Site Parking
* Discounted shopping from hundreds of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
* Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
* For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job, we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognizing and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organization, we are proud to offer numerous development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.
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