Recruitment Consultant

We are looking for a competent and results-driven Recruitment Consultant to manage the recruitment needs of the business.

This individual will work with the HR Manager to understand the recruitment needs of managers, source candidates via appropriate channels, screen candidates according to role requirements, schedule interviews and assessments, conduct relevant candidate checks, generate offers, and onboard new hires.

A key component of this role is the ability to be a Brand Ambassador, as the Recruitment Consultant is often the first experience candidates have with the business.

Another key component is the ability to articulate 'why work here' — we know why, and the right individual will have the enthusiasm and communication skills to convey this to the market. The individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and drive the filling of vacancies according to budgeted timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Candidate Sourcing

• Identifying and attracting candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and recruitment agencies.
• Writing and advertising job vacancies on appropriate platforms.
• Acting as the external brand in relation to potential candidates and agencies.
• Selling the company as an employer of choice and explaining the jobs on offer, key responsibilities, and the ideal candidate profile.

• Reviewing CVs and applications.
• Arranging video interviews as appropriate.
• Shortlisting suitable candidates for consideration.

• Managing recruitment agency consultants through daily communication, briefing, and liaison.
• Managing potential candidates through high-touch, consistent communication and high availability.
• Managing internal stakeholders.
• Scheduling interviews and assessments, and providing feedback.
• Conducting MIE checks or partnering with agencies to do so.
• Providing feedback to candidates and agencies throughout the process.

• In consultation with relevant managers, generating appropriate offers.
• Presenting offers to candidates and agencies.

• Compiling electronic employee files.
• Submitting required documents to Finance for processing.
• Scheduling onboarding sessions for new hires.
• Conducting welcome presentations.

• Maintaining data on new hires for reporting purposes.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a recruitment role.
• Experience in fintech would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Relationship management skills, able to deal with multiple stakeholders with different working styles.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Client service-oriented.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think independently.
• Ability to collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Keeps up to date with relevant legislation.