Recruitment Consultant, DOCS
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POSITION SUMMARY – RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT ROLE
Starting consultant and intermediary for clients and candidates. Consults with clients about execution of operational and specialist positions. Realise the successful fulfilment of the staffing needs for the dedicated assignments in own discipline/industry segmentation from the client and candidate perspective according to job order and internal guidelines and procedures in order to achieve the formulated targets.Able to build good relationships with candidates. Makes use of existing network. Knows where to find candidates.
Works under close supervision of a Recruitment Manager/Business Director and within internal guidelines. Guides candidates and clients under supervision with regard to offers. Draws up and executes project plan under close supervision.
JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Recruitment Consultant include, but are not limited to:
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Take a full and comprehensive job order according to the internal checklist/procedures to ensure a full and complete understanding of a client’s staffing need, its context and the difficulty/feasibility of the assignment.
Establish a project plan and set timelines for the dedicated assignment, in line with client requirements and in consultation with the direct / functional manager, in such a way that project steps and accountabilities are clear and expectations regarding the project can be communicated and fine-tuned with the client.
Identify, search and select candidates, by searching the databases, gathering names from own network or by headhunting candidates and assess candidates by interviewing,
in line with characteristics as defined in the Job order, in order to be able to make the best match between the candidate, the job, the staffing need and the client organization.
Introduce the candidates to the client organization, arrange interviews, keep candidates and clients up-to-date about the process and outcomes, as well as counsel and coach the client organization and the candidates during this process, in order to be optimally informed about the process and to be able to ensure a positive outcome.
Coordinate the process of offering and negotiating between the selected candidate and client organization, as well as coach the candidate through the resignation process, in line with legal requirements, aimed at securing the placement.
Coordinate the formulation of the (standard) CP contracts by Human Resources, as well as coordinate the signing of the contracts by client, (candidate) and (European) Business Director, in line with internal guidelines and legal requirements, to ensure that contracts are established within the best possible terms and signed by the relevant parties.
Give guidance to the candidate and client organization before and during the (contract) placement, evaluate the services provided by DOCS and keep in contact with candidate and client, in order to contribute to the satisfaction of and successful cooperation between client and candidate.
Document all relevant market, client, candidate and contract data in the database, in accordance with internal guidelines and legal requirements, in such way that relevant information is correct and available at all times.
Develop and maintain a network of candidates, as well as excellent relationships with dedicated clients, in collaboration with the direct / functional manager, in order to expand and maintain the database and support acquisition of new candidates, clients and assignments.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Looking for prospective candidates having 3 to 4 years of recruitment experience in any domain. Candidates from search firms & placement agencies are also eligible to apply.
Basic know-how of instruments and methods within own service (CP/PP).
Some work experience and recruitment or industry expertise.
Basic commercial awareness.
Higher Vocational working and thinking level.
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