Talent Acquisition and HR Officer

About the role

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition and HR Officer to join H2R Selection Limited in Exeter. Reporting to the People Director, you will lead end‑to‑end recruitment while gaining exposure to broader HR activities.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the end‑to‑end recruitment process, from drafting adverts and sourcing candidates through to offers and onboarding.
• Working closely with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs, provide advice, and deliver an excellent candidate experience.
• Coordinating interviews, assessments, candidate communications, and recruitment administration, ensuring compliance with GDPR and employment legislation.
• Building strong relationships with recruitment agencies, education providers, and external organisations to support attraction and recruitment initiatives.
• Representing the business at careers fairs, schools, colleges, universities, and recruitment events to promote career opportunities.
• Managing and developing the Applicant Tracking System (IRIS HR Recruitment) and supporting managers in its effective use.
• Supporting onboarding activities, including references, compliance checks, employment documentation, and tailored induction plans.
• Assisting with a range of HR activities such as employee lifecycle administration, leaver processes, disciplinary and grievance support, and maintaining HR documentation.
• Producing recruitment and HR reports, analysing key metrics, and identifying opportunities to improve recruitment and people processes.

Required profile

• Passionate about recruitment and building relationships at every career stage.
• Ability to commit to the fixed‑term contract period.
• At least one year recent experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally managing end‑to‑end processes.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System and confidence learning new HR systems.
• Previous experience within a professional services environment (advantageous).

Required skills

• IRIS HR Recruitment (Applicant Tracking System)