Senior Recruiter

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The Role

The Senior Recruiter will support client hiring managers with filling their vacancies to target start dates ensuring all quality thresholds and SLA/KPIs are met. They will deliver excellent recruitment services to the client in line with agreed service levels, acting as the custodian of candidate quality and the hiring manager experience, working in conjunction with colleagues in teams such as Sourcing and Administration

Senior Recruiters will be aligned to high touch client business units or stakeholder groups that require additional attention. This may be in the form of more rounds of interviews, more data/insight led consultation, more complex offer negotiation, intricate reward structures or interfacing with more senior hiring managers. They will follow a high touch workflow investing more time at each stage of the recruitment process than a Recruiter.

Key Responsibilities

Client Stakeholder Relationships

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Independently manage end-to-end recruitment delivery, providing counsel and SME insights on processes while ensuring timelines are met.
• Lead discussions on attraction strategies with Sourcing and hiring managers based on market trends and hiring demands.
• Recommend best-fit profiles and coach hiring managers on realistic expectations.

Internal Stakeholder Relationships

• Monitor recruitment funnel metrics with Sourcing to identify and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Administration teams to ensure smooth client and candidate experiences.
• Coach and mentor Recruiters, Sourcers, and Administrators on best practices and client culture.

Recruitment Delivery

• Take full ownership of recruitment delivery in line with contractual obligations and SLAs.
• Lead vacancy consultations with Sourcers and hiring managers to define role requirements, sourcing strategy, DEI goals, pay range, timelines, and selection process.
• Partner with Sourcing to refine candidate shortlists and review with hiring managers.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience from initial interview to start date.
• Guide hiring managers on hiring decisions and lead complex offer negotiations to close candidates.
• Anticipate stakeholder issues and escalate appropriately when needed.
• Facilitate demand planning meetings to forecast future hiring needs.
• Support Assessment Centre planning where required.
• Build proactive talent pipelines and share insights for strategic decision-making.
• Participate in or coordinate projects beyond direct responsibilities.
• Recommend continuous improvement actions and upselling opportunities to Client Services Manager.

Technology and Compliance

• Ensure real-time updates of candidate status and requisitions in all relevant systems.
• Identify and flag scope creep for contractual management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., age discrimination, OFCCP, data management).
• Track compliance risks in line with AMS Risk Management Framework and propose solutions.

Skills Required

• Stakeholder Management & Communication

  : Build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with hiring managers and candidates.

• Recruitment & Strategic Expertise

  : Drive end-to-end recruitment and develop long-term talent strategies.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving

  : Interpret recruitment data, monitor metrics, and resolve challenges proactively.

• Leadership & Project Management

  : Mentor team members and manage timelines, SLAs, and cross-functional projects.

• Compliance & Technology

  : Ensure legal compliance, leverage ATS tools, and represent the brand authentically.