Recruitment Administrator

Sytner Group are the UKs leading retailer of prestige cars. We work with some of the world’s most well-known and reputable brands from BMW, Audi and Jaguar Land Rover to Porsche, Ferrari and McLaren.

Much like the brands we represent, the people at Sytner are also leaders in their chosen areas.

People are at the heart of our business, from our customers to colleagues, everything we do at Sytner is to ensure an unforgettable experience for all of the right reasons.

Recruitment is an important component to us getting the above right. We’re passionate about finding the best talent and developing that talent.

As part of Sytner Groups Central Recruitment Team, you have the opportunity to get a thorough understanding of how we operate not only as a group but as individual brands and what it takes to be a part of the UKs leading automotive retailer.

As well as working with some of the industry’s most inspiring professionals from our sales departments to our service departments and state of the art workshops, the role of our Recruitment Administrator is pivotal in ensuring our dealerships succeed in their plans for recruitment.

The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive recruitment administrative support to the HR team based at Penman Way completing day to day administrative tasks which contribute to the overall success of the team and the wider business.

To become involved in HR and Recruitment initiatives across the company to improve our customer satisfaction, aid staff retention and ensure that we are recruiting the best talent.

To operate as a true partner to the business and as an extension of the dealership teams, providing support and guidance to the brands you are responsible for.

Duties and responsibilities for the role include:

• Using the applicant tracking system to review vacancies and administer them in the advertising stage through to shortlisting
• Ensuring the system is used effectively and kept up to date
• Supporting the divisional teams and hiring managers, to utilise the system
• Screening and Shortlisting CVs against relevant criteria
• Liaising with hiring managers across the group
• Supporting candidates through the recruitment process where required
• Supporting managers with the selection process, offering advice and support, including shortlisting criteria
• Supporting managers across the business with any recruitment related activities and initiatives
• Pro-actively sourcing for hard to fill vacancies
• Overseeing the jobs email inbox and responding to queries

It is an exciting and interesting time to join Sytner Group as we continue to grow and further our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

It is essential that you can demonstrate strong administrative skills with a good understanding of Systems, and data. Experience in a recruitment or HR are would be an advantage.

We are looking for someone who embraces the importance of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Access requirements, in relation to recruitment practices.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be comfortable with a high volume of work, have the ability to work closely with hiring managers and have the confidence to communicate at all levels and push back when necessary. You will require excellent time management and prioritising skills.

A key part of this role is forming positive working relationships with colleagues across the business, so strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act with integrity and observe confidentiality are essential.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Career Development
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• High Street Discounts
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• One day a year paid voluntary / community work
• Business social events

At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process.

For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here.

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We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships.