Recruitment Business Partner

Job title:

Recruitment Business Partner

Company

DPD

Job description

Company DescriptionDPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.Job DescriptionPurpose of PositionIn this role you will report to our Recruitment General Manager but you will work closely with Site Managers or department heads and the wider People and Talent department to ensure all business objectives are met. You will provide a full “hands on” recruitment business partnering consultancy service to your assigned business areas through expert knowledge and effective action plans. To ensure we attract and retain the best candidates in the marketplace and that an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience is provided throughout the recruitment process.Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Handling a varied and challenging portfolio of monthly (white collar) roles across all areas of our business – to include; Operations ( Network, Hubs, Transport and Fleet) and Central Functions (Sales, CRM, IT, Finance etc)
• Extensive liaison with Site Managers and the depot management teams to fully understand their needs and requirements
• Attending senior meetings across both Operational and Central Function departments on a regular basis, either in person or via G Meet, to gain a greater understanding of peak plan recruitment or of any challenges facing their department that could impact recruitment activities.
• Writing engaging and targeted Job Adverts
• Strong head hunting skills with the ability to write effective Boolean search strings across a variety of tools (LinkedIn, CV Library, TotalJobs etc )
• Identifying new and innovative ways to attract candidates in an increasingly competitive marketplace
• CV Sifting, Telephone Screening and Short List Submission
• Arranging Interviews on behalf of Hiring Managers
• Requesting and providing constructive candidate feedback
• Maintain the recruitment system fully and accurately to ensure accurate management reporting and compliance to all company and legislative requirements.
• Develop Talent Pipelines and utilise this resource effectively
• Educate Hiring Managers on key employment law legislation that is pertinent to the recruitment process

QualificationsYou will have extensive recruitment experience and be comfortable managing a large portfolio (circa 30) of monthly roles and working within a pressurised and fast paced environment. You will have a natural ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders and candidates delivering outstanding service to ensure our stakeholders and candidates expectations are met. We would also expect;

• Ability to handle multiple recruitment campaigns and multiple stakeholders across a wide geographical area.
• Strong communication and administration skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• High levels of resilience and self-motivation.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Good levels of computer literacy (G Suite and Microsoft) with the ability to analyse data
• Demonstrate DPD DNA – Respect, Accountability, Passion, Flexibility, Caring, Honesty
• Knowledge of SmartRecruiter or any other ATS systems would be advantageous
• A full UK driving licence is essential as is a flexible approach to travel and occasional overnight stays

Additional InformationAbout our benefits:We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers’ promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today

Expected salary

Location

Smethwick, West Midlands

Job date

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:56:32 GMT

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