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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p>We are looking to appoint a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join our growing Talent Attraction &amp; Resourcing (TA&amp;R) Team at the Harris Federation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is innovating and shaping recruitment for the future within Harris.</p>
<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading education charity, and the chance to work within a highly collaborative environment where you have the chance to make a real difference</p>
<p>We offer flexible working in the form of our hybrid working, "Core Hours" for flexibility around start and finish times, and a comprehensive benefits package. For those looking for a longer term career in talent acquisition, there is the opportunity to develop and progress to become a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, or further as a Talent Acquisition Partner.</p>
<p>As a Talent Acquisition Assistant,&nbsp;you will work as part of the wider team to help to drive a highly efficient, best practice recruitment and onboarding process.&nbsp;In this role, you will be the onboarding specialist for Head Office appointments, delivering high standards of recruitment support to key stakeholders and hiring managers across our Central Services departments, and providing an exceptional candidate experience for all new starters joining Head Office central team.</p>
<p>The post offers the chance to join a team where we are developing a best-in-class candidate experience and the opportunity to help innovate and develop our ways of recruiting. If you have experience of either in-house recruitment, HR or consultancy and are looking for an opportunity to build your experience and develop your skills as a talent acquisition specialist within a supportive team, this could be just the opportunity for you.</p>
<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>
<p>The Harris Federation is a pioneering not for profit education charity, and one of the leading Multi Academy Trusts in the country. We now have 51 primary and secondary academies across London and Essex, employing over 5,000 staff and educating some 40,000 young people.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and&nbsp;initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility and we are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world, and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.</p>
<p>We want every student in a Harris Academy to receive an outstanding education. Finding and recruiting the best and brightest in a competitive schools employment market is an integral part of maintaining and improving our exceptional educational standards. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence, collaboration and support and who can build new and innovative talent acquisition techniques across a range of recruitment streams.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Main Areas of Responsibility</strong></p>
<p>Reporting to the Head of Talent, you will support the recruitment of Head Office staff and, as an onboarding specialist, carry out the pre-employment screening for all new starters. Your responsibilities will include:</p>
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<li>Administration of the recruitment and onboarding process for Head Office appointments; interview scheduling, briefing and preparing hiring managers, managing offer approval process, offer letter e-signing, reference requests, new starter forms, pre-employment checks including right to work documentation and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks</li>
<li>Completing new starter set up requirements; inputting employee details on the payroll portal, arranging IT and phone equipment, issuing building security passes etc</li>
<li>Helping to coordinate the use of testing and assessments across various streams of recruitment and job levels</li>
<li>Proactively identifying opportunities for improvements early on and take ownership to work with your hiring managers and the People Services team to deliver results.</li>
<li>Utilising recruitment data to identify behaviours and trends which can help reduce agency spend.</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for people who have sound knowledge of screening, pre-employment vetting, background checking and understand what a positive and engaging onboarding process should look like. Applicants must understand the need for confidentiality, possess excellent communication skills and have the aptitude to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will:</p>
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<li>Have some recruitment experience gained in an in-house function, RPO or consultancy</li>
<li>Have experience of using ATS/HRIS systems</li>
<li>Have good knowledge and practical use of technology i.e. ATS, CRM, Screening tools, job posting etc</li>
<li>Have the ability to understand and support hiring manager needs and challenge where needed</li>
<li>Think creatively and outside the box</li>
<li>Be results driven and proactive and not compromising on quality</li>
<li>Have the ability to use data to drive decision making and track progress</li>
<li>Be passionate about recruitment and ensuring outstanding candidate experiences</li>
<li>Be resourceful, meticulous, and organised with the ability to multitask</li>
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<p>For a full job description and person specification, please download the job pack.</p>
<p><strong>Next Steps</strong></p>
<p>Please note: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We may hold interviews as applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website before the closing deadline.</p>
<p>We offer flexible working in the form of "Core Hours" and potential for hybrid working. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Local Government Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.</p>
<p>Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.</p>
<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Harry Bond, Head of Talent, via e-mail:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="no-follow" target="_blank" title="I'm interested in the Senior TA post">[email protected]</a></p>
<p><strong>Professional Development &amp; Benefits</strong></p>
<p>Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice.</p>
<p>We offer flexible working in the form of "Core Hours" and and potential for hybrid working. Please contact us to discuss the details of our hybrid working model.</p>
<p>In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.</p>
<p><strong>Safeguarding Notice</strong></p>
<p>The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.&nbsp;Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.</p>
<p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p>
<p>The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.<br />
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As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.</p>