Skilled People Attraction Specialist with extensive experience in attracting and engaging diverse talent. With a proven track record in recruitment and retention strategies, excels in cultivating relationships with stakeholders and prospective candidates alike. Expertise lies in identifying top talent, implementing effective attraction methods, and cultivating strong employer branding. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative approaches to talent acquisition and management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
People Attraction Specialist
Advanced Utility Networks
04.2022 - Current
Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking, regular communications & talent pooling.
Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from initial vacancy brief, through to campaign plans & job offers.
Developed and conducted a Manager workshop to coach managers on our recruitment process and interview fundamentals. This initiative contributed to a notable increase in candidate satisfaction scores by 15% over a 6-month period.
Collaborated with senior management/stakeholders to develop long-term workforce plans and define recruitment process.
Attracted, engaged and nurtured top talent using different recruitment methods including LinkedIn, social media and online job boards.
Showcased strong and accessible employer brand on adverts & social media to attract potential candidates and promote positive company culture. This effort led to a 20% increase in applicant engagement on social media platforms.
Enhanced recruitment for specialised roles by employing effective market research and targeted headhunting techniques. As a result, we successfully filled critical technical positions within a tight timeline, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
Conducted initial first-screen interviews for high volume of candidates within target timeframes for fast-paced recruitment process.
Researched labour market and reported on data related to salary, compensation packages and candidate trends.
Customised Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to effectively capture and analyse data to fuel improvements in the recruitment process.
Recommended possible improvements to the recruitment process, helping to reduce applicant drop-off rate.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
The Adecco Group
12.2019 - Current
Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking and regular communications.
Tracked and increased online candidate engagement using social media platforms and job boards.
Demonstrated outstanding headhunting skills to build a robust candidate referral network and quality talent pools.
Elevated the standard of the full 360 recruitment process, harnessing strategic planning to generate compelling job adverts and develop targeted engagement.
Monitored numerous job applications consecutively, qualified and shortlisted responses to improve workflow efficiency.
Cultivated new business opportunities through marketing calls, client visits, event presentations, and extensive networking.
Expertly negotiated salary requirements and finalized arrangements between client and candidate.
Ensured clients were updated on current market insights and supported improvements of employee attraction/retention initiatives.
Coordinated reference and background checks for compliance with right-to-work guidelines.
Buying Assistant
Rowan International Ltd
07.2018 - 11.2019
Assisted with the negotiation of buying opportunities by conducting market research and analyzing data to ensure strategic buying.
Supported the negotiation of pricing for products from vendors to secure optimal pricing.
Analyzed stock positions and held weekly meetings to discuss results with the trading floor.
Improved supplier negotiations by streamlining processes and implementing new procedures.
Explored & created plans to achieve growth for the category. Led projects and effectively used critical paths.
Liaised with the sales team and attended meetings to understand customer requirements and provided the team with full product knowledge.
Managed the internal database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
Sales Administrator
Triark Pumps Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2018
Generated and delivered customer quotes within designated timeframes.
Offered tailored solutions by understanding individual customer requirements.
Oversaw the entire sales quote process, from initiation to closure, for all clientele.
Executed order processing on our sophisticated in-house system, ensuring meticulous data accuracy and delivering exceptional customer service.
Provided swift resolutions to customer inquiries, drawing upon comprehensive product and service expertise.
Maintained up-to-date and precise sales records for consistent and reliable reporting.
Conducted regular inventory checks to reconcile discrepancies between digital logs and physical stock counts.
Cultivated strong relationships with customers to enrich their experience and foster repeat business.
Created polished internal and customer-facing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to meet diverse needs.
Education
Gable Hall School
Skills
Candidate Attraction Strategies
Candidate Management
Strategic Recruitment
Business Development
Market Analysis
Employer branding
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Management
Software
Networx (ATS), Salesforce, Excel (Intermediate), Microsoft Packages, Canva, Broadbean, Odro, Outlook & Teams