Recruitment Manager

Lifeplus, a company dedicated to holistic wellbeing for over 30 years, is seeking a Recruitment Manager to lead their recruitment strategy. This role involves utilising data analytics to enhance hiring practices, managing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing the entire recruitment process across the UK and EU. The ideal candidate will have more than five years of recruitment experience, including two years in a managerial position, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Lifeplus offers a range of employee benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment, with a hybrid working option available.

Established over 30 years ago here at Lifeplus our mission is to be the world leader in holistic wellbeing by helping millions of people to unlock the wellness within them.
We manufacture and distribute high quality nutritional supplements directly to our customers all over the world.  We are proud to have a team of enthusiastic customers and colleagues who are all dedicated to creating a legacy of wellbeing.
At Lifeplus we celebrate and embrace diversity and we believe that our success comes from creating a caring and fun community.
*Job Purpose: *
The Recruitment Manager will play a pivotal role in driving recruitment strategy, leveraging data analytics, managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring the recruitment process aligns with our business goals. Reporting to the Head of People, they will work in collaboration with the 2 other functions in the People team: HR & L&D.
You’ll be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end recruitment process across Lifeplus (UK and EU) including the implementation, monitoring and reviewing of recruitment processes as well as utilising data-driven insights to continuously improve hiring practices. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, through building strong relationships to understand hiring needs, provide strategic guidance to ensure a seamless recruitment experience.
*The role will include but is not limited to: *
Recruitment Strategy & Analytics:
* Utilise data analytics to track, analyse, and report on recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and sourcing effectiveness.
* Develop and implement data-driven recruitment strategies that support business goals and enhance recruitment performance.
* Provide insights to senior management on trends, candidate pipelines, and overall recruitment effectiveness to optimise hiring outcomes.
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration:
* Partner with department heads, hiring managers, and HR team to understand recruitment requirements and create tailored recruitment strategies.
* Act as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, guiding them through best practices for recruitment, interviewing, and selection processes.
* Build and maintain strong relationships across the business to ensure recruitment activities align with team and business objectives.
Process Improvement & Best Practices:
* Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes, implementing new technologies or methods to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
* Leverage recruitment analytics to proactively identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to address gaps or inefficiencies in the process.
Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding:
* Oversee the talent acquisition process, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for all candidates, from initial contact to offer stage.
* Support the development of employer branding initiatives to attract top talent and promote Lifeplus to be the employer of choice.
* Monitor candidate experience feedback and work to enhance Lifeplus’s reputation in the recruitment market.
Team Leadership & Development:
* Lead and mentor a team of recruitment professionals, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure high standards in recruitment practices.
* Foster a collaborative, knowledge sharing culture within the recruitment team that aligns with Lifeplus mission, vision and values.
Compliance & Reporting:
* Ensure all recruitment activities comply with Lifeplus policies, legal regulations, and best practice guidelines.
* Provide regular reports on recruitment activities, challenges, and outcomes to key stakeholders.
*Candidate Profile: *
* Proven experience (5+ years) in recruitment, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
* Strong background in data analytics, with the ability to interpret and leverage recruitment metrics to inform decisions and communicate with stakeholders.
* Experience in stakeholder management, with building strong relationships across departments.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
* Familiarity with Recruitment related tools and platforms.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* A proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
*The values you’ll stand by:*
* Be generous with your knowledge, knowledge is only powerful if you share it with others.
* Bring integrity, listen first and then speak.
* Embrace transformation, be brave – it’s easier to stick to what you know but we learn from our mistakes.
* Have quality at the heart of what you do, always give your best and expect the same from others in return.
*What we offer you:*
* *Learning Hub*: Enjoy flexible learning with access to a variety of in-house training programs tailored to your professional needs.
* *Employee Assistance Program (EAP)*: Access professional support for mental well-being through our EAP system.
* *Exclusive Discounts: *Benefit from special discounts at leading brands and retailers, as well as a generous employee discount on Lifeplus nutritional supplements and wellbeing products*.*
* *Mental Health First Aiders*: Receive support from trained Mental Health First Aiders within the workplace.
* *Pension Scheme*: Secure your future with our contributory pension scheme, offering up to 6% contributions.
* *Holiday Flexibility*: Gain the freedom to buy or sell holiday days to suit your needs.
* *Gym Membership Savings*: Stay fit with discounts on gym memberships.
* *Health and Wellness*: Take advantage of our contributory hospital and health cash plan.
* *Cycle2Work Scheme*: Promote a healthy lifestyle and reduce your carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work scheme.
* *Eye Care Vouchers*: Keep your vision sharp with our eye care vouchers.
* *Life Assurance*: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive life assurance plan.
*Additional offerings:*
* Complimentary tea and coffee to keep you refreshed throughout the day.
* Enjoy fresh fruit, readily available within our breakout spaces.
* Access to Lifeplus products as needed, supporting your personal wellness.
* Annual social event to connect and celebrate with colleagues at our social get-together, fostering a sense of community and fun.
*Hours and Days: *
* Monday – Friday 37.5 hours a week between the hours 08:00 – 18:00
*Location: *
* Lifeplus House, Little End Road, St Neots, PE19 8JH.
* Flexibility to work in a Hybrid way dependent on the needs and requirements of the role.
The responsibilities and attributes listed above is indicative it is not exhaustive and is not designed to limit or inhibit the way we work or how the role develops. This is intended to be a fluid document and indicates how we currently see the role.
* Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check.
* Please advise us in advance if you have any special requirements if you are asked to attend an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Cambs, PE19 8JH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* recruitment: 5 years (required)
* managing recruitment teams: 2 years (required)
* Data analytics: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambs, PE19 8JH