Average Internal Recruiter salary in the UK

Internal RecruiterMaidstone£35,000 + BonusInternal Recruitment / Talent AcquisitionWe are looking for an experienced Internal Recruiter to join a growing business based in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with in-house recruitment experience who enjoys managing the full recruitment lifecycle and partnering closely with hiring managers.The RoleAs Internal Recruiter, you will be responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring high-quality talent across multiple departments. You will play a key role in improving recruitment processes, employer branding, and candidate experience.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end recruitment campaignsWork closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needsSource candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, and direct outreachScreen and interview candidatesCoordinate interviews and offer processesBuild talent pipelines for future vacanciesSupport onboarding and recruitment reportingHelp improve employer brand and recruitment strategyRequirementsPrevious internal/in-house recruitment experience is essentialStrong sourcing and interviewing skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder managementAbility to manage multiple vacancies simultaneouslyExperience using recruitment systems/ATS platformsProactive and organised approachPackageSalary up to £35,000Bonus schemeCareer progression opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative environmentHybrid working availableIf you are an experienced Internal Recruiter looking for your next opportunity in Maidstone, we would love to hear from you.Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Our client looking for a positive energy Internal Recruiter / People Administrator who loves what they do and wants to go above and beyond to deliver the ‘wow’! An exceptional in-house recruiter who is flexible to undertake HR administration (50%) in addition to talent acquisition (50%). A multi-tasker, with a laser sharp attention to detail who can support our UK Human Resources team. Our small but mighty team of 3 support 200 employees with an average of 5 vacancies a month. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and output driven, a completer-finisher who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. Your Role & Accountabilities:• Recruitment Support: Own the recruitment process end-to-end from obtaining approvals, supporting hiring managers in raising job requisitions, screening resumes, arranging interviews, and preparing offers. Maintain the recruitment tracker and provide data insights. Maintain applicant tracker system in Peoplehub.• Onboarding: Manage the right to work checks and update visa tracker. Work with Reed screening for candidate background checks. Coordinate onboarding processes to ensure a positive experience for new hires. Provide a welcoming and supportive onboarding experience.• Helpdesk: Monitor the Helpdesk module of our HRIS (Peoplehub) to address employee queries efficiently and confidentially, escalating issues to People Specilaist/HR Director as needed. Ensure a positive Employee Experience is maintained in communications.• Employee Life-cycle Documentation: Prepare letters related to various employee life-cycle events using templates and/or Peoplehub, including working abroad requests, leaver letters, maternity letters, flexible working requests, and contract amendments.• Absence Reporting: Manage the UK Absence Reporting tool (Bright HR), ensuring accurate records for new starters, leavers, and changes in reporting lines. Ensure managers log sickness absences effectively and manage annual leave carry-over processes.• HRIS Management: Maintain and update employee records in Peoplehub, ensuring compliance with GDPR. Maintain the position management records in Peoplehub. • Payroll: Support People Specialist with monthly payroll checking to ensure accuracy. Update Peoplehub with changes post payroll cycle.• Offboarding: Complete the leaver process in accordance with procedures. • Invoice Management: Process invoices, obtain signatures and approval and pass to finance for payment, resolve queries with vendors as necessary.• Reference Requests: Complete reference requests for current and former employees.Who You Are:• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and diplomacy.• Friendly, enthusiastic, energetic, and self-motivated.• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.• Exceptional customer service, collaboration, and agility.• Ability to work effectively in a global environment with intercultural skills.• A talent enabler, prioritizing people over processes. Experience You Need:• Minimum 12 months experience of working in an in-house recruitment role.• Excellent administrative skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.• Experience of using a HRIS and Applicant Tracking System is desirable.• Working knowledge of GDPR, UK Right to Work legislation and an understanding of how the Equalities Act impacts recruitment is desirable.

Your new companyHays are working with a growing Manufacturing business in Telford who are seeking an experienced and self-sufficient Senior Recruiter to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role requires a confident recruitment professional who can manage a high-volume portfolio of up to 30 live vacancies across various departments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, liaising with external agencies, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.Your new roleAs a Recruiter your role will include:Manage end-to-end recruitment for up to 30 live roles across multiple functionsLiaise with external recruitment agencies and manage PSL relationshipsCoordinate interview scheduling and manage hiring manager diariesBuild strong relationships with hiring managers, providing guidance and updatesMaintain and update tracking spreadsheets and ATS systems with accuracyPrepare job briefs, post adverts, and screen CVsSupport offer management and onboarding processesProvide weekly recruitment updates and reporting to stakeholdersWhat you'll need to succeedProven experience managing high-volume recruitment independentlyStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsExcellent organisational and time management abilitiesProficient in using ATS platforms and Excel for tracking and reportingComfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentImmediate availability preferredWhat you'll get in returnA dynamic and supportive team environmentExposure to a wide range of roles and departmentsFlexibility in working arrangements (hybrid/remote options available)Opportunity to make a real impact in a short-term assignmentWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk