Gary Chalmers
Portlethen, Aberdeen
Summary
Proactive Recruitment specialist with extensive background and experience in recruitment of Construction Trades, managing on-boarding process and supervising team. Diligent in sourcing and reaching out to qualified applicants to complement organisation and team. Effective Recruitment Manager with knowledge of customising recruitment strategies to meet different needs. Proficient in measuring success, documenting actions and reporting on progress in closing workforce gaps. High achieving Recruitment Manager with expertise in centralising recruitment operations, improving applicant tracking and reducing processing times. Complex problem-solver with a superior work ethic and excellent organisational skills. Innovative professional with experience in managing and educating recruitment team. Establishes long-term relationships with clients to develop sustainability. Aiming to leverage recruitment strategies to provide growth to companies. Resourceful Recruitment Manager well-equipped with designing protocols, screening applicants and conducting interviews. Solid track record of hiring competent and hard-working candidates.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Skills Sourcing Manager
IPS
Aberdeen
11.2022 - Current
- Built positive, productive relationships with stakeholders, communicating market updates and seeking mutually beneficial outcomes
- Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls
- Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs
- Introduced operational and administrative procedures to uphold integrity of current processes.
- Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
- Supported procurement strategies, assessing objectives and implementing necessary service improvements.
- Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Developed professional expertise through training and mentorship to boost service delivery.
- Delivered strategies through engagement, consultation and negotiation with stakeholders.
- Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
- Ran due diligence checks on potential suppliers and flagged issues detected for action.
Recruitment Manager
Global E AND C
Aberdeen
05.2014 - 10.2022
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of high-performing candidates
- Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff
- Set and monitored recruitment goals to downstream staff
- Designed, developed and implemented successful recruitment process to fill more than [Number] vacancies [Timeframe]
- Customised strategies for different vacancies, like creating engaging job adverts and social media techniques
- Oversaw job fairs to bring in local talent for long-term and seasonal positions
- Led high-performing teams and developed organisational leadership capacity
- Assessed new staff eligibility through rigorous reference and right-to-work checks
- Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees to optimise profitability
- Advised line managers on correct disciplinary procedures for compliant issue resolution
- Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers
- Conducted workforce planning and benchmarking to meet company needs
- Maintained precise, detailed staff and company records for thorough reference
- Monitored evolving regulatory changes and parameters to maintain operational compliance
- Facilitated new hire on-boarding programme by scheduling training initiatives, resolving issues and processing paperwork
- Provided strategic direction for human resources management team.
- Created and implemented successful recruitment process to fill required vacancies.
- Screened candidates, conducted interviews and selected ideal talent to fill open roles.
- Conducted evaluations of recruiting team to gauge performance and progress.
- Trained and supervised recruiting team to follow procedures for onboarding process.
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
- Provided guidelines and interviewing techniques to hiring managers to streamline process.
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of high-performing candidates.
- Concurred with department managers to forecast future hiring needs and requirements.
- Researched various advertising options to place ads and attract candidates.
- Designed and modified recruiting procedures to cater to applicant needs.
- Evaluated recruitment software to gauge compatibility for company needs.
- Offered recommendations to enhance and improve employer brand.
- Executed new sourcing methods by using social media or online job resources.
Recruitment Manager
Petrofac
Aberdeen
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of high-performing candidates
- Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff
- Set and monitored recruitment goals to downstream staff
- Led high-performing teams and developed organisational leadership capacity
- Assessed new staff eligibility through rigorous reference and right-to-work checks
- Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff
- Developed bonus and incentive programmes to drive employee performance
- Conducted workforce planning and benchmarking to meet company needs.
Personnel Manager
PDMS Energy Ltd
Aberdeen
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals
- Hosted welcome events for new hires to build company culture
- Automated payroll and HR reporting using SAGE
- Established data-driven insights to enhance operations
- Oversaw recruitment process and onboarded + new staff
- Served as senior point of contact for Employee Relations matters
- Created professional templates for offer letters and employment contracts
- Maintained precise, detailed staff and company records for thorough reference
- Facilitated new hire on-boarding programme by scheduling training initiatives, resolving issues and processing paperwork
- Reduced staff turnover through improved performance development programmes
- Conducted workforce planning and benchmarking to meet company needs.
Manpower Manager
Rigmar Services LTD
Aberdeen
03.2010 - 05.2011
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities
- Analysed data and identified opportunities to minimise operating costs
- Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees
- Expanded customer base through strong service and multi-channel marketing strategies.
Client Service Representative
Global Resources, Global Energy Group
Aberdeen
11.2009 - 02.2010
- Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback
- Offered detailed advice on product and service benefits
- Followed up on unresolved customer issues to research and correct problems
- De-escalated objections and disputes professionally to maintain customer satisfaction
- Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction
- Investigated customer queries and responded within defined SLAs
- Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance
- Processed customer correspondence, reducing communication delays for improved client satisfaction ratings
- Shared customer feedback and suggested improvements to enhance team performance.
Recruitment Coordinator
RBG Ltd
Aberdeen
05.2005 - 10.2009
- Streamlined recruitment process by continuously evaluating and improving existing recruitment strategies and standardising candidate background checks
- Researched job candidates for to interview and compiled detailed reports regarding all information
- Maintained records of received documentation, application status and applicant correspondence
- Arranged and conducted high volume of interviews and telephone screenings for numerous applicants
- Oversaw preparation and strategic posting of accurate job adverts on various job sites including Oil Careers and Pathway to maximise reach
- Managed recruitment inboxes and Applicant Tracking System MIMS & Pathway
- Screened up to 50 CVs per job application for [Number] hires since [Year]
- Reliably met clients' requirements by working with senior managers to conduct recruitment needs analysis and actively source suitable candidates
- Maintained high suitability standards through diligent screening, interview and assessment processes
- Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from initial advert to job offer
- Developed strong understanding of client companies' values, work culture, and environment
- Registered new candidates, developing a wide-ranging database to meet client recruitment needs
- Expertly negotiated salary requirements and finalised arrangements between client and candidate.
Education
MREC (Cert RP) | EdinburghCertificate of Higher Education : Recruitment Practice -
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
Skills
- Coordination
- Strategic Business Relationships
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Negotiation Strategies
- Forecasting
- Strategic planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Account management
- Reporting knowledge
- Contracts development
- Persuasive negotiator
- Customer service skills
- Influencing skills
- Critical thinking skills
Timeline
Skills Sourcing Manager - IPS
11.2022 - Current
Recruitment Manager - Global E AND C
05.2014 - 10.2022
Recruitment Manager - Petrofac
08.2013 - 05.2014
Personnel Manager - PDMS Energy Ltd
05.2011 - 08.2013
Manpower Manager - Rigmar Services LTD
03.2010 - 05.2011
Client Service Representative - Global Resources, Global Energy Group
11.2009 - 02.2010
Recruitment Coordinator - RBG Ltd
05.2005 - 10.2009
Institute of Leadership Management - MREC (Cert RP) | EdinburghCertificate of Higher Education : Recruitment Practice,
- Scottish Qualifications Certificate,