Senior Recruiter

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The Senior Recruiter is responsible for service excellence throughout the recruitment cycle. The Senior Recruiter acts as a brand ambassador for their client and partners with the hiring managers in a consultative capacity. They are focused on delivering top talent for their hiring managers while providing proactive and timely communication on the status of the search. The Senior Recruiter is expected to stay abreast of industry and market specific information or trends that could impact the search.

They will act as a mentor to Recruiters as well as other team members, demonstrating innovation and outside-the-box thinking with their search techniques.

Work Location: Bristol

Work Arrangement: hybrid, 2 times per week in office

Work Schedule: standard UK hours

Specific requirements: experience hiring in advanced manufacturing sector

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete a detailed job scope conversation with the hiring leader to determine position specifications.
• Timely review of applicants who have applied via the applicant tracking system.
• Build and deploy effective recruitment marketing campaigns specific to the job opening.
• Source candidates via resume databases and networking sites using sophisticated Boolean search language.
• Source candidates via social media channels and deep web sourcing techniques.
• Generate targeted lists of passive candidates using member subscriptions and technologies.
• Solicit and pursue referrals from business networks and/or internal referrals.
• Utilize proprietary software for mobile and email campaigning to talent communities.
• Use a sophisticated mix of media to connect with the talent community (phone, email, campaigning, network introductions and social media).
• Provide value propositions uniquely tailored to each candidate situation and interest level in the job.
• Prepare candidates for interviews; provide logistical information, interview schedule, appropriate attire and expectations for follow up from the recruiter; additional counsel as needed.
• Ensure all candidates are provided with timely updates concerning the status of their applications and interviews.
• Keep a strong pulse on the interest levels and/or concerns of top candidates.
• Conduct professional and thoughtful phone interviews with industry/role-specific probing questions as appropriate.
• Navigate difficult conversations to gather appropriate information.
• Compare candidate interview notes and skills assessments with requisition specifications to determine if the candidate is a fit.
• Assess factors relative to candidate fit to team and cultural fit.
• Issue skills testing as needed and evaluate results (if process dictates).
• Review background and reference information (if process dictates).
• Keep candidates engaged throughout the process.
• Continuously build talent pipeline to ensure multiple candidates are in play at all times.
• Keep the hiring manager up to date on any market changes that would impact the hiring process or talent community.
• Articulate a job offer and drive candidate acceptance.
• Partner with the hiring manager to ensure the offer is accepted by the candidate.
• Strict adherence to all regulations (OFCCP and all other compliance standards).
• Deliver a strong candidate slate for each requisition.
• Provide accurate and regular reporting of recruiting activities.
• Identify perceived difficulties with searches and research solutions by collaborating with leadership and the hiring manager as appropriate.
• Proactively and regularly communicate the status of each search to the hiring manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, human resources or related field required. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of five or more years of results-oriented recruiting experience working in an in-house, RPO or agency setting.

Exposure:

• Ability to showcase niche segment or industry expertise.
• Ability to employ technologies in the recruiting process that create efficiencies.
• Adhere to documentation and processes for compliance.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Staffing and Recruiting

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