Job Introduction

Cardfactory has recently been voted one of the top five best big companies to work for – just one of the reasons the Talent Acquisition team are in need of some re-enforcement!  We’re delighted to be expanding this high performing team with this newly created role for an experienced Resourcer. This opportunity would suit someone with experience of working in similar roles, supporting recruitment across functions such as Digital, HR, Marketing, Design, Commercial Retail (merchandising, buying etc) and other head office departments.  

As a TA Resourcer, you will support and work closely with our dedicated Talent Partners - managing the hiring process from attraction to offer and providing an exceptional candidate experience. Using online job boards, internal talent pools, social media, job fairs, and networking, you will successfully identify potential candidates for cardfactory. 

The TA team pride themselves in finding the right people, at the right time - and for the right role at cardfactory.  If you are energised, proactive and hard-working – come and join us in helping our customers to celebrate all life’s moments. We operate a smart working policy at cardfactory - where you can combine working from home with working at our Head Office in Wakefield.

Role Responsibility

• Screen and shortlist prospective candidates through email, social media, MS Teams, and phone calls to introduce job opportunities and assess their interest and skills for open roles
• Create compelling adverts for open vacancies that you are responsible for hiring
• Work with our social media manager to create content as part of our attraction strategy
• Screen and evaluate candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and alignment with the job requirements
• Conduct preliminary phone screens and MS Teams with candidates suitability
• Maintain a robust candidate pipeline for various positions and keep candidate data updated in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Create talent pool for future roles proactively
• Stay informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve the talent acquisition process
• Responding to emails in the recruitment Inbox
• Creating offers in the ATS ready for approval by the Talent Partner 
• Meet KPI’s against time/cost to hire, offer acceptance rate, direct Vs Agency hiring (80% Vs. 20%) and interview to offer ratio target.

The Ideal Candidate

• Resourcing experience is essential from either an agency or internal background
• Able to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Excellent candidate management experience
• Ability to build strong relationships whilst working at pace to achieve our time-to-hire targets
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proven experience of working with an ATS and/or a recruitment CRM
• Strong IT skills using a variety of systems and MS Office skills
• Ability to work proactively and with minimal supervision 

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.  

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Benefits

• 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support       
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym memberships and mobile phone contracts
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Family leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies, please.

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