Matthew Morrin
London
Summary
Accomplished HR professional with extensive expertise in recruitment metrics analysis, HR metrics understanding, and applicant tracking systems. Demonstrates strong IT knowledge and proficient use of ATS to streamline processes. Adept at critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication, ensuring optimal training development as well as health and safety compliance. Known for attention to detail, public speaking, coaching, and a deep understanding of HR policies. Committed to leveraging skills for organisational growth and efficiency. Driven professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, complemented by strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated proficiency in coordinating recruitment processes and managing candidate relationships, ensuring seamless operations and excellent experiences. Ready to contribute impactful Human Resourcing strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Lidl GB
London
03.2026 - Current
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple regions, including Southampton, Exeter, Peterborough, and Avonmouth. ensuring vacancies were filled efficiently and in line with business requirements.
- Created and published job ads across relevant recruitment platforms, ensuring that vacancies attracted suitable candidates.
- Reviewed, screened, and sifted CV applications to identify candidates whose skills and experience aligned with role requirements.
- Conducted initial telephone interviews with prospective candidates, assessing suitability, and arranging face-to-face interviews.
- Liaised closely with hiring managers to coordinate interview schedules, manage contract timelines, and maintain clear expectations throughout.
- Facilitated training and provided guidance to new starters, helping them develop the knowledge and skills to perform effectively within the team.
- Supported recruitment campaigns for new store openings, helping to deliver the recruitment requirements needed to support business expansion.
- Provided support and guidance for candidates to ensure a positive and streamlined recruitment process.
Talent acquisition coordinator
John Lewis Partnership
Bracknell
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Streamlined recruitment process by implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HR laws and regulations, ensuring compliance in all recruiting activities.
- Led the recruitment process across 17 high performing Waitrose branches, supporting candidate sourcing, screening and interview facilitation to ensure timely staffing and operational readiness.
- Developed candidate shortlists, ensuring alignment with job requirements.
- Conducted initial interviews, contributing to the selection of top-tier candidates.
- Supported the implementation of a new compliance process focused on Right to Work checks, health assessments, and candidate vetting, ensuring adherence to legal and organizational standards.
- Trained/Mentored new and current members of recruitment team on new tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed to the success of John Lewis Peak 2024 and 2025.
- Built strong relationships with potential candidates through professional networking events and career fairs.
- Utilised social media platforms to enhance company's employer brand reputation.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand specific departmental needs in talent acquisition.
Shop Support Partner
John Lewis Partnership
Cambridge
06.2022 - 07.2024
- As an ambassador for the John Lewis brand I helped maintain and coordinate general administrative tasks but also covered areas such as Recruitment, Health & Safety and Systems.
- This meant that I had to be motivated, agile and adaptable in order to provide support for Partners, candidates and customers within these areas.
- Updating budget sheets frequently in order to strategise our recruitment throughout the year.
- Fostering strong relationships with Talent Acquisition consultants, facilitating successful coordination of multiple assessment centers.
- Extending verbal offers to qualified candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment journey by demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide candidates with a positive experience throughout the hiring process.
- Representing the brand by maintaining relationships with partners, head offices and third parties.
- Proficient use of applicant tracking systems (Workday).
- Utilising a shared inbox.
- Ensuring store communication is shared when and where it is needed.
- Adhering to GDPR guidelines in all areas of the role.
Education
MSc - Human Resource Management
University of Sussex
Brighton09.2021
BSc - Business Management
University of Brighton
Brighton06.2020
Skills
- Training development
- Strong IT knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Public speaking
- HR metrics understanding
- Applicant tracking systems
- Knowledge of HR policies
- Interviewing aptitude
- Job posting creation
- Negotiation expertise
- Recruitment strategy
- Candidate screening
- Compliance management
- Talent sourcing
Certification
- CMI level 5 in Management & Leadership
- Level 1 Food Safety
- First Aid Certification
- DofE Bronze award
Skills
- Relationship building
- Brand representation
- Process improvement
- Data management
- Employee Relations
- Applicant tracking systems knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Lidl GB
03.2026 - Current
Talent acquisition coordinator
John Lewis Partnership
07.2024 - 03.2026
Shop Support Partner
John Lewis Partnership
06.2022 - 07.2024
MSc - Human Resource Management
University of Sussex
BSc - Business Management
University of Brighton