Recruitment Consultant

Hastings People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three company holidays per year

Job summary

Hastings People is seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant to join its growing team in Sydney. The role focuses on developing relationships, identifying talent and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and candidates.

You will work within an established specialist recruitment business with access to proven systems, strong networks and comprehensive training. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment, structured career development and a commission-based earning

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment, ideally in specialist or professional services.
• Proven ability to build relationships, develop business opportunities and meet targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Results-driven mindset with resilience and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate management and placement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understand business needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• Proactively identify and engage high-calibre talent across active and passive markets.
• Develop new business opportunities, strengthen partnerships and contribute to growth.
• Establish and maintain a strong professional network while delivering high service standards.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Relationship building

Business development

Negotiation

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organization

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Hastings People is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across the Hospitality, Leisure, FMCG and Retail sectors, focusing on Executive, Specialist and Senior Management appointments.

Hastings People has established a reputation for delivering exceptional recruitment outcomes through a proactive, relationship-led approach. The business is committed to identifying the best talent in the market, building lasting partnerships and providing a recruitment experience that sets it apart.

Job Description

Hastings People is seeking a driven and commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to join its growing team. This opportunity will suit an ambitious professional who enjoys developing relationships, identifying talent and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and candidates.

Working within an established specialist recruitment business, the successful candidate will have access to proven systems, strong industry networks and the support required to build a successful and rewarding recruitment career.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate management and placement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
• Proactively identify and engage high-calibre talent across active and passive candidate markets.
• Develop new business opportunities, strengthen existing partnerships and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.
• Establish and maintain a strong professional network while consistently delivering a high standard of service.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, resilient and relationship-focused professional with a genuine interest in recruitment and business development. They will bring a proactive approach, strong commercial awareness and the ability to build trust with clients and candidates alike.

Hastings People values individuals who take ownership of their performance, enjoy working collaboratively and are committed to achieving long-term success.

Success Criteria

• Previous experience in recruitment, ideally within a specialist or professional services environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships, develop business opportunities and achieve performance targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A positive, results-driven mindset with the resilience and ambition to succeed in a competitive market.

Offer

Hastings People offers the opportunity to join a respected specialist recruitment consultancy with a genuine commitment to its people and their professional development.

A competitive base salary and attractive commission structure are complemented by a range of additional benefits, including three company holidays throughout the year.

With comprehensive training, established recruitment frameworks, leading CRM technology and a supportive team environment, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career within a business that recognises and celebrates success.

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