Lynda Stevenson
Derbyshire,Derbyshire
Summary
With a background in building strong relationships and understanding client needs, bringing unique perspective to recruitment. Skilled in effective communication and problem-solving, ensuring client and candidate satisfaction. Committed to delivering tailored solutions and fostering positive working environments. Adaptable and quick to learn, always ready to tackle new challenges with enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Rothwell Resourcing Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
07.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, from initial candidate sourcing to final placement, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with candidates, assessing competencies and cultural fit for specific roles and organisations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique requirements and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Maintained excellent client retention by finding talented candidates for roles.
- Interviewed potential candidates, through phone and face-to-face, to determine eligibility and experience before passing onto companies.
- Kept clients and candidates updated on recruitment processes regularly through email and phone.
- Managed comprehensive candidate databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for efficient retrieval.
- Demonstrated outstanding listening and communication skills to obtain information.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, building trust with clients and candidates alike.
- Led a team of junior consultants, providing training and mentorship to improve performance and achieve targets.
- Delivered training sessions to new hires on recruitment best practices and industry standards, enhancing team capabilities.
- Monitored employee performance, delivering feedback and coaching to improve skill sets.
- Conducted business development activities to identify new opportunities.
- Identified potential clients through CRM analysis and LinkedIn research.
- Conducted in-depth consultations with clients to obtain an extensive understanding of the company, positions available and ideal candidates.
- Maintained appropriate data confidentiality relating to organisation and personnel, complying with information regulations.
- Scanned and filed employee contracts, documentation and other records.
- Processed all timesheets weekly
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with both clients and candidates to understand their needs fully.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Mercia Recruitment Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, from initial candidate sourcing to final placement, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique requirements and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with candidates, assessing competencies and cultural fit for specific roles and organisations.
- Interviewed potential candidates via phone and face-to-face to assess eligibility and experience for client roles.
- Served as primary contact for clients and candidates, facilitating job updates and addressing queries.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with both clients and candidates to understand their needs fully.
- Demonstrated outstanding listening and communication skills to obtain information.
- Maintained appropriate data confidentiality relating to organisation and personnel, complying with information regulations.
- Managed comprehensive candidate databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for efficient retrieval.
- Proactively contacted companies regarding candidate references, obtaining information on candidate work history and highlights.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities through networking and relationship building.
- Monitored employee performance, delivering feedback and coaching to improve skill set.
- Displayed emotional intelligence to assess people's character.
- Scanned and filed employee contracts, documentation and other records.
- Managed the processing of employee timesheets to ensure accurate payroll.
Skills
- Recruitment process management
- Candidate sourcing
- Candidate shortlisting
- Interviewing techniques
- Database management
- Client relationship management
- Business development
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Customer Service
- Relationship-building
- Decision making
- Active listening
- Candidate sourcing
Timeline
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Rothwell Resourcing Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Mercia Recruitment Ltd
08.2018 - 07.2024