Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.

Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities.

We are currently searching for a skilled recruiter to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

We are seeking someone with a passion for fast-paced, high volume recruitment, who wants to make a mark in the food manufacturing industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a leading food manufacturer, where you can unleash your potential in a dynamic and production-focused environment. We are looking for a proactive individual with a positive attitude, who can collaborate effectively with our management team and candidates from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

This is a site based role, working Monday to Friday.

Role Purpose

Exciting responsibilities await! As part of this role, you'll be responsible for candidate recruitment: from drawing in top talent, assessing and selecting the best candidates, organizing and conducting interviews, to overseeing the hiring documentation and ensuring a smooth candidate journey. Your role will play a crucial part in shaping the experiences of our prospective hires!

• Be the driving force behind our recruitment efforts, ensuring a delightful experience for all candidates.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager and division/group recruitment teams to design and execute a top-notch recruiting strategy.
• Stay one step ahead by proactively exploring new recruitment methods and initiatives to meet our sites evolving needs.
• Recruit candidates aligned with our site's minimum resourcing levels, consulting with managers when necessary.
• Showcase your creativity by crafting engaging job adverts and posting them on various platforms, such as career sites, social media, and government websites.
• Utilise all available resources, including databases, social media, and our referral scheme, to source candidates directly.
• Evaluate candidate applications against job requirements to ensure the perfect fit.
• Conduct phone or video interviews to assess the suitability of international candidates.
• Employ recruiting tools, such as tests and assessments, to evaluate and determine candidates' skills.
• Provide shortlisted candidates to hiring managers, coordinating and scheduling interviews, including any necessary assessments.
• Support hiring managers throughout the interview process, offering guidance and assistance.
• Maintain accurate records of interviews and update new hire employee files accordingly.
• Track and analyse recruitment KPIs
• Produce well-documented recruiting reports, conducting regular market research to stay informed about key competition in the region.
• Stay current with the latest recruiting methods and employment insights that may impact our site and region.
• Become an ambassador for our employer brand by representing and promoting it online and at recruitment/career fairs.

Requirements

What do we need from you:

• Proven track record in handling high volume, fast-paced recruitment either in an agency setting (perhaps a temp desk) or within an internal high volume recruitment role
• Impressive communication skills with the ability to positively influence others
• Adept at prioritizing tasks and effectively managing multiple competing deadlines
• Strong proficiency in IT skills, particularly Excel, would be a plus
• Experience working within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or manufacturing industry would be highly valued
• Sound knowledge of best practices in recruitment

Please note this is an on-site based role, Monday - Friday

Benefits

Company Pension

• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.

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