Senior client recruiting consultant

Role: Senior Recruiter

Basic Functions

The Senior Recruiter will act as a senior level individual contributor The senior recruiter may carry a full or partial

workload depending on their assigned responsibilities.

This role consists of screening potential candidates for various client openings utilizing all sourcing channels to

source qualified candidates. This person must be able to identify and locate passive candidates & generate

interest in client positions or pipeline requirements by researching various industries and functions to create a

diverse pool of applicants. This person also drives business commitments such as service level agreements (SLAs),

compliance, diversity, and quality. As applicable the Senior Recruiter conducts these activities within a specific

vertical (e.g. pharmaceutical); job family (e.g. engineering, IT); or across an approved supplier network.

This individual will act as an ongoing consultant to the client on the recruiting process. This person must drive the

recruiting process, present qualified candidates to the hiring managers and ensure a positive experience for the

candidates as they move through this process. This person also drives business commitments such as service level

agreements (SLAs), compliance, diversity, and quality.

In addition, the Sr. Recruiter should be a subject matter expert (SME) in recruiting and may have recruiting

expertise in a niche market or with a specialized skill set. This position may be virtual or located onsite at the client

location. Sr. Recruiter will also conduct the above activities across country borders and thus be familiar with

culture/process changes required.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

 Acts as the primary interface with the Hiring Managers, Human Resources, and other key stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction.

 Provides back up coverage for the manager as needed.

 Maintains accountability for the entire recruiting process as defined by the client.

 Prioritize daily workload/tasks as a Sr. Recruiter

 Interfaces with the Hiring Managers, Human Resources, and other key stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction.

 Consults with hiring manager and follows processes to achieve SLAs/metrics.

 Leads initial consultations with hiring managers on requisition definition and potential sourcing strategies.

 Conducts external searches through strategic sourcing (networking, cold-calling, job board utilization, etc.)

 Develops and implements sourcing strategies to find and attract desired passive candidates.

 Develops and maintains extensive and effective networks within professional associations and within the community to ensure a continuous flow of candidates.

 Utilizes advanced internet mining techniques.

 Identifies and researches recruiting events.

 Identifies and researches new innovative and creative sourcing methods.

 Utilizes online social and professional networking sites to connect with potential passive candidates.

 Develops and maintains a high volume of referrals.

 Develops and maintains a strong candidate pipeline.

 Creates compliant and impactful postings.

 Effectively screens and counsels internal applicants and manages the internal applicant process.

 Continuously “closes” qualified candidates and works to drive offer acceptance.

 Leads the candidate through the hiring process to ensure a positive experience and coaches each candidate appropriately at every stage of the process.

 Screens, presents, and “sells” qualified candidates to hiring managers.

 Manages hiring managers expectations appropriately.

 Identifies and initiates local recruiting events.

 Leads and/or participates in sourcing projects.

 Builds networks across all channels.

 Maintains a clear and accurate understanding of the entire recruiting process as defined by the client.

 Demonstrates solid business knowledge in multiple industries and effective business acumen

 Executes accurate data capture and timely reporting on key staffing metrics in client’s ATS and/or other tracking mechanism such as Excel

 Follows processes to achieve SLAs/metrics.

 Works within the confines of the client Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to identify potential candidates.

 Maintains understanding and execution of diversity and quality requirements.

 Ensures compliance with legal and client regulations during identification and screening process.

 Coordinate the broadcast, submittal, and overall optimization of suppliers (recruitment agencies) as a supplement to the sourcing & talent chain management strategy.

 Responsible for supporting the overall profitability of the program/account.

Experience/Education:

 5-7years recruiting experience. Including proactive/passive sourcing experience in what capacity (work related): Recruiting in a niche market with a specialized skill set is required. staffing /TA or corporate recruiting is preferred.

 Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Skills required:

Technical:

 Demonstrates expertise in using advanced search techniques to generate qualified and interested candidates.

 Demonstrates expertise in generating talent (multiple types of talent pools) through networking and creative sourcing methods

 Develops sourcing plans and participates in recruiting events

 Demonstrates solid business knowledge in multiple industries, job families and talent pools; including niche areas where appropriate

 Knowledgable of applicable employment laws

 Utilizes problem solving and root cause analysis skills

 Accurately captures data and reports key staffing metrics in a timely manner

 Must have the ability to quickly learn and navigate new software programs.

 Operational experience with at least one Applicant Tracking System preferred.

 Identifies and screens candidates according to local/regulatory guidelines.

 Executes accurate data capture and timely reporting on key staffing metrics in client’s ATS and/or other tracking mechanism such as Excel

 Effectively manages a requisition load

 Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Internet

Professional:

 Must possess exceptional organizational, time management, administrative and customer service skills.

 Demonstrates the ability to work in a fast paced, intense work environment and adapt to constant changes and competing priorities

 Quickly evaluates and prioritize tasks in a high volume staffing environment

 Demonstrates the ability to worik with challenging and demanding clients and adapt to changes

 Must have a strong commitment to quality and ethical behavior and maintain high level of confidentiality.

 Effectively utilizes strong communication, interpersonal and consultative and negotiation skills

 Excellent diction, grammar, pronunciation, and articulation are required.

 Possess upbeat and enthusiastic voice tone.

 Identifies and resolves potential challenges and risks then engages in proper escalation procedure

 Ability to use “listening” responses during interviews and ask questions and/or rephrase comments to ensure understanding during interview.

 Effectively builds rapport with applicants, other internal team members and suppliers.

 Drives results in a postive and professional manner in a deadline-oriented enivornment