Recruitment/Early Talent Administrator

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

As a Senior Recruitment / Early Talent Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our recruitment administration operations, supporting the administration lifecycle of hiring for our . programme, for Higher Apprentice, Graduate schemes, Internships and Apprenticeships. You’ll work closely with hiring managers, candidates, and the recruitment team to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media & Advertising: Promote opportunities across platforms like LinkedIn, Universities and job boards, ensuring alignment with our brand and business goals.
• Assessment Centre Support: Help coordinate and manage engaging and effective assessment centres for early talent programmes.
• Candidate Engagement: Be the friendly, reliable point of contact for candidates—providing updates, feedback, and guidance throughout their journey.
• Interview Coordination: Schedule and manage interviews, ensuring a smooth process for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Offer Management: Assist with job offers, addressing candidate queries and ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
• Recruitment Admin & Reporting: Provide comprehensive administrative support, maintain accurate records, and generate insightful recruitment reports.
• System & Process Support: Manage recruitment approvals and support the use of recruitment software tools.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Collaborate with internal teams and external candidates to deliver a high-quality recruitment service.
• Interview Coordination: Arrange and manage interview schedules, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of interview details.
• Provide candidates with necessary information and logistics for their interviews.
• Track the progress of candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure data integrity
• Candidate Communication: Serve as a point of contact for candidates, providing timely updates and feedback on their application status
• Track the progress of candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure data integrity.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system with accurate and up-to-date candidate information.
• Onboarding Support: Collaborate with the recruitment team & hiring managers to facilitate the onboarding process for new hires.
• Raise offers letters for candidates & contracts
• Ensure all necessary documentation and forms are completed by new employees.
• Taking ownership for and handling non-standard recruitment requests or issues; escalate if appropriate.
• Accurately working within agreed SLA’s on a right first time basis.
• To work with high levels of integrity and confidentiality. Ensuring appropriate records are kept and enabling accurate reporting.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Strong adlmin & organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach
• Experience in recruitment administration or early talent programmes
• Confidence using recruitment systems and social media platforms
• A passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences
• Experience with Workday, Sap HR & excel
  
  
  

Education/Qualification

• Previous experience as a recruitment coordinator preferred
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) workday and SAP HR
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  
  
  

What’s on Offer:

Salary £26,000 - £28,000 Depending On Experience

Fixed term contract 12 months

Location Chipping Sodbury

Hours 36.25

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
• Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover