Contract Recruitment Consultant

HRM Search Partners; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Commission-based earnings

Career progression

Job summary

HRM Search Partners in Ireland seeks a Contract Recruitment Consultant to lead end-to-end contract recruitment, build client networks, and grow a portfolio of interim roles. The role emphasizes relationship-building, market insight and delivering high‑quality recruitment solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have strong business development, networking and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in contract recruitment and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' recruitment experience, ideally in contract recruitment.
• Experience in professional recruitment consultancy or executive search.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and deliver outcomes.
• Strong business development and networking skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused; able to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for contract and interim roles.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and candidates.
• Grow and manage a portfolio of contract recruitment clients.
• Source, interview, and assess high-calibre professionals.
• Oversee contractor onboarding, compliance, and engagement.
• Provide market insights, salary guidance, and recruitment advice to clients.
• Negotiate contracts, rates, and terms with clients and contractors.
• Hit individual and team performance objectives while upholding service standards.

Skills

3+ years recruitment

Business development

Networking

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

At HRM Search Partners, we partner with leading organisations to identify and secure exceptional talent across a range of specialist markets. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Contract Recruitment Consultant to join our team and play a key role in developing and expanding our contract recruitment offering.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious recruiter who enjoys building relationships, delivering outstanding client service, and thriving in a fast-paced, consultative environment.

The Role

As a Contract Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle across contract and interim assignments. You will work closely with existing clients while proactively developing new business opportunities, building strong candidate networks, and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process for contract and interim roles.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Growing and managing a portfolio of contract recruitment clients.
• Sourcing, interviewing, and assessing high-calibre professionals.
• Managing contractor onboarding, compliance, and ongoing engagement.
• Providing market insights, salary guidance, and recruitment advice to clients.
• Negotiating contracts, rates, and terms with clients and contractors.
• Achieving individual and team performance objectives while maintaining exceptional service standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who is commercially driven, relationship-focused, and passionate about recruitment.

You will have:

• A minimum of 3 years' recruitment experience, ideally within contract recruitment.
• Experience working in a professional recruitment consultancy or executive search environment.
• A proven track record of delivering successful recruitment outcomes and developing client relationships.
• Strong business development and networking skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-moving environment.

Why Join HRM Search Partners?

At HRM Search Partners, you'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values integrity, quality, and long-term relationships. We invest in our people and provide an environment where consultants can develop their careers while working with some of Ireland's most respected organisations.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and attractive commission structure.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.
• The opportunity to work with an established and highly respected recruitment brand.