Recruitment Business Partner at DPDgroup UK
About the Role
Location: Smethwick
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: £50,000
Hiring Immediately
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 strive 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.
Purpose of Position
In this role, you will report to our Recruitment General Manager and work 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, ensuring we attract and retain the best candidates in the marketplace and provide an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience throughout the recruitment process.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
1. 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).
2. Extensive liaison with Site Managers and depot management teams to fully understand their needs and requirements.
3. Attending senior meetings across both Operational and Central Function departments regularly, either in person or via G Meet, to understand peak plan recruitment and challenges facing their department that could impact recruitment activities.
4. Writing engaging and targeted Job Adverts.
5. Strong headhunting skills with the ability to write effective Boolean search strings across various tools (LinkedIn, CV Library, TotalJobs, etc).
6. Identifying new and innovative ways to attract candidates in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
7. CV Sifting, Telephone Screening, and Short List Submission.
8. Arranging Interviews on behalf of Hiring Managers.
9. Requesting and providing constructive candidate feedback.
10. Maintaining the recruitment system accurately to ensure management reporting and compliance with all company and legislative requirements.
11. Developing Talent Pipelines and utilizing this resource effectively.
12. 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 in a pressurised and fast-paced environment. You will have a natural ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders and candidates, delivering outstanding service to ensure expectations are met. We expect:
* Ability to handle multiple recruitment campaigns and stakeholders across a wide geographical area.
* Strong communication and administration skills.
* Excellent organisational 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 analyse data.
* Demonstration of DPD DNA – Respect, Accountability, Passion, Flexibility, Caring, Honesty.
* Knowledge of SmartRecruiter or any other ATS systems would be advantageous.
* A full UK driving licence is essential, along with a flexible approach to travel and occasional overnight stays.
About Our Benefits
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business. To demonstrate our recognition, we provide more than just a salary and job stability. Benefits include:
* 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 family and friends.
* Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for employees who regularly use a screen.
Career Opportunities
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. We pride ourselves on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we 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.
Apply in Minutes
Click below to complete your application on DPDgroup UK's website.
I confirm that I have the relevant skills or experience for this role on my CV.
#J-18808-Ljbffr