Talent Acquisition & People Administrator (6mth FTC/Secondment)

PoloWorks


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Cheltenham
Contract type: Contractor

Department: Central Services

Location: Cheltenham

Compensation: £25,000 - £30,000 / year

Description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition & People Administrator to join our People team on a 6-month secondment/FTC. Working closely with the Talent Acquisition team and our L&D Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our recruitment and people operations. This role combines talent acquisition, onboarding, internal communications, and learning & development support — making it a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.


Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Support
  • Draft, post, and manage job adverts across the company website, job boards, and social media channels.
  • Manage and update our Applicant Tracking System (ATS – Pinpoint), ensuring GDPR compliance and accurate candidate records.
  • Coordinate candidate assessments, testing, and profiling throughout the recruitment process.
Onboarding & Candidate Experience
  • Oversee a seamless onboarding process, including contract drafting, documentation distribution, and payroll coordination.
  • Organise and deliver engaging induction sessions for new starters in the Cheltenham office.
  • Administer background checks via our screening provider.
Internal Communications
  • Assist with the creation of engaging monthly newsletters.
  • Support the coordination of internal campaigns and communications initiatives.
Learning & Development Support
  • Coordinate internal and external training programmes, ensuring smooth scheduling and delivery.
  • Administer our Performance, Learning, and Talent Management System (Cornerstone).
  • Organise student work experience placements and support wider L&D initiatives, including the scheduling of monthly Lunch & Learns.
  • Maintain up-to-date records and documentation for all learning and development activities, ensuring compliance and accessibility for audits and reporting.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with candidates, hiring managers, colleagues, and external partners.
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience or interest in AI highly desirable.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • High professional integrity and a strong focus on candidate and employee experience.
  • Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).

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