• Job Description

  Req#: R-145695

  Posting End Date:

  June 7, 2024

  Join John Lewis or Waitrose today

  If you've ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you'll know there's something unique about us.

  That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we're the success we are. They're our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate.

  Job Summary:

  Job Description:

  At a glance

  • This is an operational role, carrying out all recruitment administrative tasks, moving candidates through in a timely manner and ensuring the highest quality service in line with our agreed service level agreements.

  • This role would suit an individual who enjoys working collaboratively, providing an exceptional service to stakeholders, has effective time management skills along with high attention to detail.

  • Working pattern/flexible working - This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and our Bracknell office. There will be an expectation to attend in person team days at Bracknell at least once a month. Induction and 2 weeks training will be held in person at our Bracknell office.

  • Salary - £27,200 - £36,000 dependent on relevant skills and experience.

  • Contract type - We have a number of opportunities for fixed-term contracts until 7th December 2024. (internally known as Secondment).

  • Hours of work - The team cover an operational window on a rota basis: Earliest start time: 08:00 , Latest finish time: 18:00 and Saturday working on a rotational basis - 09:00 - 17:00

  • Interviews will be taking place Monday - Thursday 10am to 4pm

  About the role

  Working for the Talent Acquisition Team Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting and delivering the wider Talent Acquisition team with the end to end recruitment process and administrative tasks in line with policies and legal requirements. Working collaboratively with all members of your squad, you will ensure that we are delivering an excellent service to our hiring managers and candidates, promoting a strong employer brand at all times through credible relationships. You will be highly organised, have strong attention to detail and high accuracy.

  In this role you will be accountable for supporting all areas of our business, building a strong understanding of their requirements and any specific legal or policy requirements that may impact hires. You will have strong knowledge of processes such as vetting, criminal convictions, right to work and reasonable adjustments, knowing when to escalate queries or seek further support. You may be accountable for interviewing for volume hires, negotiating start dates and salaries with candidates on behalf of your Retail colleagues.

  You will be responsible for communicating with Candidates and Hiring Managers to resolve queries, escalating where appropriate and always thinking with a consumer first mindset.

  You also can view a copy of the full job outline here:-

  External applicants - please view the attached job outline

  Internal applicants - please use your internal email address to view this folder:-

  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19taz0ioAP8044Zm6YOL3S0z-xi0QaF47?usp=sharing

  Essential skills you’ll need:-

  • Ability to work calmly under pressure and in an agile way

  • Work effectively to deadlines

  • Ability to carry out multiple tasks with high accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Good communication and organisation skills

  • Great stakeholder management skills

  Desirable skills you could bring:-

  • 6 months+ Retail experience

  • Familiarity with applicant tracking system

  • 6 months + recruitment experience and understanding of end to end recruitment processes and policies

  • Experience of acting and/or engaging with hiring managers.

  Benefits of the Partnership and the role

  • ? - Hybrid Working

  • ?️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays

  • ⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

  • ? - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

  • ? - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete Probation. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% off electrical products) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount

  • ? - Simple cycle to work support scheme

  • ? - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

  • ? - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

  Next Steps

  • The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

  • You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

  • Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.

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  Pay:

  
  Scheduled Weekly hours:

  35

  
  Worker Type:

  Temporary Partner (Fixed Term)

  
  Job Level:

  Partnership Level 9

  
  Hours of Work:

  The team cover an operational window on a rota basis: Earliest start: 08:00 Latest finish: 18:00 Saturday working on a rotational basis - 09:00 - 17:00

  At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself.

  Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers.

  We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. ? ?

  We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference.

  Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here.

  We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

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• About the company

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