Job Information

I am currently recruiting for an Recruitment Advisor for a London based organisation. The successful candidate will need to deliver the end to end recruitment for all of the organisation’s requirements using best practice methods, whilst continuously striving to improve strategies and staff retention.

This is a contract for 6-9 months and an ASAP start.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Assist HR Manager to deliver timely and effective recruitment solutions in accordance with the company’s annual recruitment plan.
• Responsible for planning yearly advertising campaigns (publication and online Job Boards). Liaising with advertising suppliers to ensure adverts are featured within agreed time frames
• Assist HR Manager in coordinating the referral scheme and ensure the process is compliant with policy.
• Working in conjunction with the Senior HR Coordinator/HR coordinator to ensure that all new starter information is provided in a timely manner
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on the most appropriate ways to source candidates for position, from direct adverts in print media and online, to use of agencies, to employee referral schemes.
• Assist HR Manager to manage business relationships with recruitment agencies, advertising Companies and other third parties to develop preferred supplier partnerships.
• Undertake short listing, first and second stage interviewing (dependant on role).
• Continuously improve the effectiveness of the recruitment process working in conjunction with managers.
• Develop/update job descriptions and develop/update structured interview formats taking into account desired core competencies and key selection criteria.
• Effectively utilise the Recruitment systems and maintaining records of recruitment activity for reporting purposes.
• Organise and where required facilitate psychometric testing and other bespoke tests for candidates. Liaise with assessment provider. Responsible for production of Reports including systems administration and unit allocation.
• Foster relationships and trust with managers responsible for recruitment across the company in order to be seen as credible source of practical advice and expertise on any aspect of recruitment.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to managers on all aspects of the recruitment process and coach managers in best practice interviewing and selection techniques.
• Work cohesively and cooperatively with the entire HR team to ensure a professional and smooth service is provided to our customers.
• Ensure that recruitment policies are adhered to, from the process through to offer, liaising cooperatively with the HR Manager to ensure related HR Delivery tasks are carried out to a high standard.
• Circulate updated weekly vacancy list.
• Coordinate end of year review meetings with Department Managers.
• Coordinate end of year review meetings with Agency and Advertising suppliers. Ensure all contractual documentation and Preferred Supplier Lists and agreements are up to date.
• To assist HR Manager to identify and implement recruitment projects as and when required.
• To keep abreast of best recruitment practice and relevant employment law impacting on recruitment and diversity.
• Assist Recruitment team in all recruitment activities as directed by the HR Manager
• Support HR Manager to deliver in-house recruitment and selection training.
• In conjunction with HR Manager and Head of Human Resources ensure that all roles are fully justified in advance of seasonal requirements and ensure cost effectiveness for the organisation.
• Liaise with HR Manager regarding any other HR/Employee related matters and provide support if available.
• Involvement in HR Project work as directed by the HR Manager.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

• Comprehensive experience implementing best practice recruitment methods
• Thorough knowledge of employment legislation with particular emphasis on recruitment, equal opportunity and managing diversity
• Negotiating skills
• Confident and professional manner, comfortable with presenting to large groups of people
• Decisive manner, able to make meaningful decisions quickly and without reservation
• Capable and confident computing skills, particularly MS Office suite and Outlook Express
• Supervisory experience
• Experienced/trained in psychometric testing techniques
• Ideally Experience of international recruitment assignments
• Ideally experience in working within a Middle Eastern culture