Graduate Recruiter

If you have a keen interest in the Energy Transition and are energised by the opportunity to shape and deliver the Talent strategy of Shell, this could be an opportunity for you. The Energy Transition and Future of Work trends will change the business environment, the way we work and types of capabilities/skills we will need.

As Graduate Recruiter, you will support a portfolio of business partners across various functions and classes of business, understanding the business context and talent strategy in order to secure top talent for Shell’s Graduate Programme (SGP). Working in a global team, this position will be responsible for graduate recruitment in the UK.

What’s the role?

We’ll entrust you to:

• Develop trusted relationships and 2-way engagement with business partners (hiring managers, talent, HR) to understand business strategy and priorities, roles, and talent needs both short and longer term.

• Hold professional Job Brief Meeting with hiring managers to fully inform resourcing strategy and ensure DE&I priorities are established.

• Working across Graduate vacancies, partner with the sourcing and marketing teams to determine the right sourcing and marketing strategy for identifying high-fit candidates.

• Manage the successful recruitment (quality, speed, cost and diversity of end-to-end pipeline) of approximately 40-45 graduate target positions per annum.

• Differentiate candidate capabilities to shortlist and guide business on objective ratings to differentiate candidates

• Be the key engagement point for Candidates ensuring an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Lead the offer making process to secure smooth, timely selection and appointment of candidates.

• Build a continuous, collaborative delivery partnership with key Resourcing teams: Global Sourcing, Resourcing Operations, Talent Operations and Recruitment Marketing. Ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders to enable coordinated, effective, posting, screening, assessment and offer management. Contribute to collaborative engagement with virtual network of team members, engaging them on the context and needs of the hire.

• Attend networking and recruitment events and generally build a pipeline of possible candidates for designated skill pools.

• Ensure data quality and timely, accurate tracking and recording of information in recruiting systems for positions and candidates.

• Be a visible Shell Ambassador in the external market, engaging with relevant networks and associations, as relevant to the portfolio of roles.

• Identifying and leading work to improve the ongoing delivery & operational effectiveness of Resourcing, e.g., Continuous Improvement scope, or assessment upgrades

• Be a frontline bastion of integrity in Shell decision making for hiring. Understand & adhere to high standards of compliance across all accountabilities. Take personal responsibility for data protection, equal opportunities always in addition to HSSE and Shell governance policies.

What we need from you

This role supports a portfolio of business and skill pool segments in the UK, understanding the business context and workforce needs in order to manage end-to-end graduate recruitment.

The role requires a resilient, passionate professional who thrives in a highly demanding operational environment. Strong business partnering skills are essential in the engagement with (senior) stakeholders across the business and the role requires the incumbent to be proactive and engaging.

Furthermore, you will have:

• Proven experience in Graduate Recruitment, Campus Recruitment, or Early Careers space, preferably in a matrix global environment

• Good relationship and collaborative skills to work with a variety of partners, stakeholders, and peers. (True Business Partnering)

• Commitment and appetite for Continuous improvement and Operational Excellence

• Ability to balance out the workload and manage Operations whilst keeping candidates and stakeholders happy

Company Description

Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then, we have grown into a leading innovative Oil & Energy company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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