WHO ARE CARDO GROUP?

Cardo Group is a family of companies delivering building maintenance services to local authorities, social housing providers and their residents.
Our multi-company group provides quality, value for money maintenance, compliance and retrofit services across the south west, south east and midlands. Future plans will see this develop into a national footprint.
We are currently looking for a HR Recruitment Specialist to join our team in Cardiff.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years of experience in recruitment, ideally in similar sector.
• Managed volume campaigns to target and budget.
• Experience with recruitment tools, job boards, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Experience in recruiting across a range of roles (e.g., technical, operational, or senior positions).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR software (e.g., HRIS, ATS).
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with team members and hiring managers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The HR Recruitment Specialist – Projects & Mobilisation will be responsible for leading and coordinating recruitment activities aligned to the successful mobilisation of new projects, contracts, and organisational growth initiatives. The post holder will work closely with HR, operational teams, and external partners to ensure recruitment timelines, resource plans, and compliance obligations are met in support of business readiness.
This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with proven recruitment delivery experience, particularly in fast-paced, project-driven, or mobilisation environments such as construction, infrastructure, logistics, or facilities management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage recruitment campaigns for new project wins, tenders, and mobilisations.
• Liaise with managers and operational leads to forecast and plan workforce requirements.
• Develop and implement tailored recruitment strategies, engaging with Preferred Suppliers where necessary.
• Manage recruitment spend in line with agreed forecasts.
• Participate in mobilisation planning meetings and support mobilisation timelines.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks (e.g., right to work and references).
• Provide support for high-volume onboarding and induction sessions.
• Regularly communicate recruitment progress, risks, and solutions to internal stakeholders.
• Act as a point of contact for new hires during mobilisation phases.
• Ensure all hires meet industry and client compliance requirements.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting, complying with internal SLAs.