Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Arrivatc; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport company located in Wakefield is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to manage candidate journeys and support recruitment campaigns. In this full-time role, you will handle communications and pre-boarding activities, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain recruitment records using ATS/HR systems. Strong experience in high-volume recruitment and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fast-paced, high-volume recruitment.
• Strong candidate management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidate communications and queries efficiently.
• Support recruitment logistics and candidate follow-ups.
• Coordinate onboarding processes and documentation.

Skills

Candidate management

Recruitment coordination

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

ATS/HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Talent Acquisition Coordinator page is loaded## Talent Acquisition Coordinatorlocations: Wakefield Bus Stationtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR031601**Talent Acquisition Coordinator – Operations** **Volume Operations and Engineering****£28,000 - £32,000 DOE + Benefits**This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll manage candidate journeys end to end, support large-scale recruitment campaigns, and work closely with operations and training teams to get new starters road-ready.### The RoleReporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll support operational recruitment across the business, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience from application through to onboarding. You’ll be a key partner to recruiters, operations, and training, helping maximise conversion, efficiency, and compliance.### What You’ll Be Doing**Candidate Management*** Act as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process* Manage communications, updates, and queries professionally and efficiently* Support candidate screening and pipeline management* Coordinate pre-boarding activities including medicals and licence applications**Recruitment Support*** Support assessment days, including logistics, reporting, and candidate follow-up* Schedule interviews and liaise with training schools on assessments and inductions* Provide administrative support to high-volume recruitment campaigns**Pre-boarding & Onboarding*** Coordinate start dates, inductions, and onboarding documentation* Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed accurately and on time* Work with internal stakeholders to ensure new starters are fully prepared**Reporting & Compliance*** Maintain accurate recruitment records in Workday* Produce reports on pipeline activity, assessments, and onboarding metrics* Ensure compliance with internal processes and external regulatory requirements### What We’re Looking For* Proven experience in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment* Strong candidate management and recruitment coordination skills* Excellent written and verbal communication* High attention to detail with strong organisational skills* Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines* Confident using ATS/HR systems and Microsoft Office### What Success Looks Like* Strong conversion ratios from application to start* Timely establishment of new starters* High levels of system accuracy, compliance, and governance### Key Stakeholders* HR* Operations* Training SchoolIf you enjoy working at pace, take pride in delivering a seamless candidate experience, and want to play a key role in keeping a transport operation fully staffed and operational, we’d love to hear from you.[](blob:https://arriva.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/5aacbb2f-2ac7-403d-8d7c-e4021898a261)