Head - Recruitment - Real Estate/Consulting Firm

Head of Recruitment

Job Description:

- Develop and Execute Talent Acquisition Strategy: Design and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives and growth plans.

- Lead and Manage the Recruitment Team: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing recruitment team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.

- Full Recruitment Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and candidate engagement to assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding.

- Employer Branding & Candidate Experience: Enhance our employer brand to attract top talent and ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience.

- Sourcing Innovation: Identify and implement innovative sourcing strategies and channels to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates, including leveraging niche job boards, professional networks, and direct sourcing methodologies.

- Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with hiring managers across all departments to understand their talent needs, provide strategic guidance, and build strong working relationships.

- Data-Driven Recruitment: Establish and track key recruitment metrics, analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and provide regular reports to leadership.

- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality of service.

- Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure all recruitment processes adhere to legal and regulatory requirements and best practices in talent acquisition.

- Talent Mapping & Pipeline Building: Proactively build talent pipelines for critical roles and anticipate future hiring needs.

- Recruitment Budget Management: Develop and manage the recruitment budget effectively.

- Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills & Experience:

- 3+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with a significant portion in a leadership role.

- Proven track record of successfully building and scaling recruitment functions within a fast-paced and competitive environment.

- Deep understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle and best practices in sourcing, assessment, and candidate engagement.

- Strong experience in developing and executing effective talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.

- Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.

- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and senior leadership.

- Data-driven approach to recruitment with experience in tracking and analyzing key metrics to drive decision-making.

- Strong understanding of employer branding principles and candidate experience best practices.

- Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.

- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

- Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations