• Provided comprehensive HR support, including employee onboarding, policy implementation, and handling employee inquiries.• Managed complex calendars, arranged meetings, and coordinated travel logistics for senior executives.• Maintained confidential records, prepared reports, and assisted in drafting HR documentation, such as contracts and policies.• Facilitated effective communication between management and staff, addressing concerns and maintaining a positive work environment.• Collaborated with recruitment processes, from job posting to interviewing, and contributed to talent acquisition strategies.• Conducted research, prepared presentations, and managed various administrative tasks to enhance overall office efficiency.

• Managed the full recruitment cycle and onboarding processes, from selection and interviewing to certificate of sponsorship applications and DBS checks.• Successfully adapted recruitment processes during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Zoom interviewing and innovative induction strategies.• Led a digital improvement project, transforming HR and recruitment processes to an efficient online and cloud-based system, reducing time and costs.• Ensured GDPR compliance and managed recruitment records while delivering a high-quality, customer-focused recruitment service.• Built strong relationships with branch/operation managers, implemented creative recruitment strategies, and attended career fairs and events.

● Digital recruitment; I have had previous experience in a wide range of platforms. In my current position with Bridgend College, I am responsible for all aspects of recruitment. Building the ‘Bridgend College Jobs (BCJ)’ brand into an entity of its own.● LinkedIn & Facebook; Experience and competent with all aspects of page management and promotion. Including Ideas on how to gain exposure to potential candidates (through competitions, feedback, BCJ ambassadors, etc.) Job posting and sponsorship of adverts to target a specific demographic.● Indeed: Proficient in using Indeed as a recruitment platform. Advertising vacancies and upcoming open days● Attending open days, career fairs● Liaising with local companies/organisations including JCP, Local councils, various schools, colleges and universities, to gain maximum reach.● Giving back to the local community by way of fundraisers, fairs, charity events, etc. This pushes a positive reflection and reach to the community.● Management of the end-to-end recruitment cycle of the College, including all campuses.● Building strong relationships with all Recruiting Managers and Senior Management Team including CEO.● Ensuring all procedures are correctly followed through company policy and legislation to ensure a smooth onboarding process● Reviewing recruitment needs within the company to advise the best strategy going forward for each department to keep standards high and costs low.● Keeping up to date with all compliance and ensuring staff meet requirements● Networking & headhunting potential talent through fairs & social media● Arranging, holding and following up all interviews both internally and externally and in a timely manner

● Part of a busy, fast paced, HR Department● End-to-End recruitment within the company● Screening potential candidates by phone, Skype or face to face.● Co-Ordinating interviews, both internal and external with recruitment managers● Assistance with HR including; compliance, employee relations, HR admin, learning and development.●Assist with managing the external face of the organisation as an employer through recruitment & advertising ● Ensure all line managers understand and are skilled in applying recruitment policies, processes & practices● Ensure that current and future resourcing requirements are up to date through strong relationships with managers including the CEO● Meeting and surpassing targets of new starters per month● All files are in line with legislation at all times.● Arranging and attending careers fairs to recruit possible candidates● Processing all candidates from screening to induction● Applying for references, enhanced DBS along with right to work and the follow up of this● Drafting and issuing contracts, offer letters, job descriptions and adverts