Job Description
Purpose of Position
In this role you will report to our Recruitment General Manager but you will work closely with Site Managers or 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. To ensure we attract and retain the best candidates in the marketplace and that an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience is provided 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 - to include; Operations ( Network, Hubs, Transport and Fleet) and Central Functions (Sales, CRM, IT, Finance etc)
2. Extensive liaison with Site Managers and the depot management teams to fully understand their needs and requirements
3. Attending senior meetings across both Operational and Central Function departments on a regular basis, either in person or via G Meet, to gain a greater understanding of peak plan recruitment or of any challenges facing their department that could impact recruitment activities.
4. Writing engaging and targeted Job Adverts
5. Strong head hunting skills with the ability to write effective Boolean search strings across a variety of 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. Maintain the recruitment system fully and accurately to ensure accurate management reporting and compliance to all company and legislative requirements.
11. Develop Talent Pipelines and utilise this resource effectively
12. Educate Hiring Managers on key employment law legislation that is pertinent to the recruitment process
Qualifications
You will have extensive recruitment experience and be comfortable managing a large portfolio (circa 30) of monthly roles and working within 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 our stakeholders and candidates expectations are met. We would also expect;
13. Ability to handle multiple recruitment campaigns and multiple stakeholders across a wide geographical area.
14. Strong communication and administration skills
15. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
16. Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
17. High levels of resilience and self-motivation.
18. Ability to work on your own initiative.
19. Good levels of computer literacy (G Suite and Microsoft) with the ability to analyse data
20. Demonstrate DPD DNA – Respect, Accountability, Passion, Flexibility, Caring, Honesty
21. Knowledge of SmartRecruiter or any other ATS systems would be advantageous
22. A full UK driving licence is essential as is a flexible approach to travel and occasional overnight stays
Additional Information
About our benefits:
We recognise 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 in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…
23. Holiday trading
24. Enhanced maternity and paternity package
25. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
26. Health Kiosks visiting every location
27. Vitality at Work
28. Free On Site Parking
29. Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
30. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
31. For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses