Albert Harvey-Hendley
Head of Recruitment
London
Summary
Experienced Head of Recruitment with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
I truly believe in a people first approach, hiring personalities and work ethic developing them into fantastic team members that can take the business to the next level. I work very closely with my team and leaders in sites to make sure our goals and standards are continually aligned.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Recruitment
Cubitt House
London
01.2024 - Current
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing efficient candidate sourcing strategies and applicant tracking systems.
- Collaborated with HR teams to develop competitive compensation packages that attracted and retained high-quality talent in a competitive market.
- Supported and led sites through disciplinary processes.
- Undertook Exit interviews for management positions.
- Negotiate with Recruitment platforms for the best success and value for money.
- Work with colleges and schools to hire apprentices in both Kitchen and Front of house. Oversee their development and navigate their journey at Cubitt House.
- Coached site managers in best practices for interviewing and assessing candidates, ultimately leading to more successful placements within the organization.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions through effective candidate engagement and proactive talent pipeline development.
- Organized career fairs and networking events to establish connections with potential candidates while promoting the company''s employer brand.
- Led socials for the company.
Recruitment and People Manager
Cubitt House
London, ENG
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Designed, developed and implemented successful recruitment process to fill more than 65 vacancies each year.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of top candidates.
- Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures.
- Wrote and posted job Descriptions.
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
- Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Performed sourcing, interviewing, negotiations and hiring.
- Developed marketing strategies to generate leads.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Office and People Manager
Country Dental Ltd
Hythe, Kent
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed a reception in a dental practice during the Covid Pandemic, dealing with patients returning and organising 6,000 patients re-booking appointments.
- Maintained the safety and well fare of all 18 employees within the practice.
- Effectively worked on strategies to boost team morale and motivation in a trying time.
- Making sure the practice was up to date with all regulations regarding PPE and patient safety when entering for their appointment.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Headhunter
Altus Search
London, ENG
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Cultivated in-depth understanding of the finance industry trends and hiring desires.
- Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Networked and built relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals to identify potential candidates, stay informed about industry trends and gain insight into skills and qualifications in demand.
- Screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate potential employees' qualifications.
- Created recruitment marketing campaigns to attract and engage potential candidates.
- Utilized recruitment technology tools and platforms to streamline recruitment processes.
Education
Professional Diploma - Business
Quest Professional
London, ENG 01.2017 - 12.2017
Skills
Hiring and recruitment knowledge
undefinedAccomplishments
- Introduced a Recruitment Strategy to deal with a high volume of vacancies for a hospitality company with nine sites.
- Introduced a training and development programme for new employees joining the company.
- Saved the company £3000/ £4000 a month on recruitment costs by negotiating with new agencies and hiring within the company.
Hobbies
- Sport- Football, Rugby, Golf and Tennis
- Theatre
- Property development and design
- Music Gigs
- Charities, Mentoring and helping Homeless and ex convicts find work.
Timeline
Head of Recruitment
Cubitt House
01.2024 - Current
Recruitment and People Manager
Cubitt House
04.2022 - 01.2024
Office and People Manager
Country Dental Ltd
05.2020 - 01.2022
Headhunter
Altus Search
01.2018 - 01.2019
Professional Diploma - Business
Quest Professional
01.2017 - 12.2017
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