RPO Principal Recruiter
Location: Bristol - Hybrid (2 Days working in our high spec office)
Competitive Salary and a Market Leading Bonus Scheme
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Together, we're redefining recruitment. Preparing people and organisations for the future of work because we believe that meaningful and sustainable employment has the power to change the world.
About the role:
Talent Solutions are seeking Principal Recruiters to join its RPO Centre of Recruitment Excellence. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering top talent to niche sectors while meeting and exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs). As a strategic recruitment partner to our clients, you'll collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure a seamless recruitment process. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for driving results, we want to hear from you.
What will you be doing?
Develop and Implement Innovative Recruitment Strategies:
Utilise data analytics and industry insights to identify emerging recruitment trends and opportunities. Implement creative sourcing techniques such as social media recruitment, networking events, and referral programs to attract passive candidates. Continuously evaluate and optimise recruitment strategies based on performance metrics and feedback from stakeholders.
Proactively Build and Maintain Talent Pools and Communities:
Identify key talent segments within the industry and create targeted talent pools based on specific skill sets, experience levels, and career aspirations. Engage with potential candidates through networking events, online forums, and industry associations to foster long-term relationships and trust. Regularly communicate with talent pools to provide updates on job opportunities, industry insights, and career development resources.
Act as a Strategic Business Partner to Hiring Managers:
Develop strong relationships with hiring managers to gain a deep understanding of their business objectives, team dynamics, and talent requirements. Act as a subject matter expert on recruitment best practices, market trends, and competitive intelligence to inform hiring decisions and talent strategies. Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, offering insights and recommendations to optimise recruitment outcomes and drive business success.
Maintain Regular Communication with Clients:
Establish clear communication channels with clients to provide regular updates on recruitment activities, candidate pipelines, and sourcing strategies. Schedule regular check-in meetings with clients to review recruitment progress, address any concerns or challenges, and align on recruitment priorities. Collaborate with clients to gather feedback on recruitment processes, candidate experiences, and market insights, and use this feedback to continuously improve recruitment strategies and outcomes.
Your Focus as a Principal Recruiter:
Targeting niche skill sets: Utilise your expertise to identify and engage candidates possessing rare and in-demand skills, expanding the talent pool beyond conventional methods. Demonstrate a high level of productivity by consistently meeting or exceeding targets, with a focus on delivering a minimum of 7 hires per month. Mentoring junior recruiters: Take on a leadership role by providing guidance and support to less experienced team members, helping them develop their skills and achieve their potential. Regularly review recruitment metrics and KPIs with stakeholders to assess performance against targets, identify trends, and prioritize areas for improvement. Conduct root cause analysis to understand factors influencing recruitment outcomes, such as candidate sourcing channels, interview processes, and offer acceptance rates.
Experience required: Min of 4 years agency, RPO or in-house end-to-end recruitment experience. Proven capability sourcing niche skills across Engineering, IT, Finance or Corporate functions. Strong knowledge of recruitment tools and techniques, including applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing platforms. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and clients. Proven experience translating workforce intelligence data into actionable insights and recommendations. What you'll receive: Competitive Pay:
Base salary with opportunities for incentive pay, including commission, bonuses, and merit increases. Holidays:
24 days' annual leave (up to 27 days with service) plus your birthday off, with the option to purchase up to five additional days. Pension:
Competitive plan with contributions that grow with your length of service. Health & Wellbeing:
Flexible benefits fund offering private medical insurance, dental, gym memberships, health screenings, and more. Family-Friendly Entitlements:
Generous policies, including an employee assistance programme. Additional Perks:
Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase opportunities, annual volunteering programme and awards, gym membership discounts, and retail shopping discounts through Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards. About us: Global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies. Our clients need to be agile and innovative to survive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. We offer everything from Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world-class talent management. We get people. And together, we'll shape our future. We are proud to have been voted one of the world's most ethical companies for 15 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community-a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working. We get people and together we'll shape our future. Apply now.
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Utilise data analytics and industry insights to identify emerging recruitment trends and opportunities. Implement creative sourcing techniques such as social media recruitment, networking events, and referral programs to attract passive candidates. Continuously evaluate and optimise recruitment strategies based on performance metrics and feedback from stakeholders.
Proactively Build and Maintain Talent Pools and Communities:
Identify key talent segments within the industry and create targeted talent pools based on specific skill sets, experience levels, and career aspirations. Engage with potential candidates through networking events, online forums, and industry associations to foster long-term relationships and trust. Regularly communicate with talent pools to provide updates on job opportunities, industry insights, and career development resources.
Act as a Strategic Business Partner to Hiring Managers:
Develop strong relationships with hiring managers to gain a deep understanding of their business objectives, team dynamics, and talent requirements. Act as a subject matter expert on recruitment best practices, market trends, and competitive intelligence to inform hiring decisions and talent strategies. Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, offering insights and recommendations to optimise recruitment outcomes and drive business success.
Maintain Regular Communication with Clients:
Establish clear communication channels with clients to provide regular updates on recruitment activities, candidate pipelines, and sourcing strategies. Schedule regular check-in meetings with clients to review recruitment progress, address any concerns or challenges, and align on recruitment priorities. Collaborate with clients to gather feedback on recruitment processes, candidate experiences, and market insights, and use this feedback to continuously improve recruitment strategies and outcomes.
Your Focus as a Principal Recruiter:
Targeting niche skill sets: Utilise your expertise to identify and engage candidates possessing rare and in-demand skills, expanding the talent pool beyond conventional methods. Demonstrate a high level of productivity by consistently meeting or exceeding targets, with a focus on delivering a minimum of 7 hires per month. Mentoring junior recruiters: Take on a leadership role by providing guidance and support to less experienced team members, helping them develop their skills and achieve their potential. Regularly review recruitment metrics and KPIs with stakeholders to assess performance against targets, identify trends, and prioritize areas for improvement. Conduct root cause analysis to understand factors influencing recruitment outcomes, such as candidate sourcing channels, interview processes, and offer acceptance rates.
Experience required: Min of 4 years agency, RPO or in-house end-to-end recruitment experience. Proven capability sourcing niche skills across Engineering, IT, Finance or Corporate functions. Strong knowledge of recruitment tools and techniques, including applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing platforms. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and clients. Proven experience translating workforce intelligence data into actionable insights and recommendations. What you'll receive: Competitive Pay:
Base salary with opportunities for incentive pay, including commission, bonuses, and merit increases. Holidays:
24 days' annual leave (up to 27 days with service) plus your birthday off, with the option to purchase up to five additional days. Pension:
Competitive plan with contributions that grow with your length of service. Health & Wellbeing:
Flexible benefits fund offering private medical insurance, dental, gym memberships, health screenings, and more. Family-Friendly Entitlements:
Generous policies, including an employee assistance programme. Additional Perks:
Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase opportunities, annual volunteering programme and awards, gym membership discounts, and retail shopping discounts through Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards. About us: Global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies. Our clients need to be agile and innovative to survive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. We offer everything from Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world-class talent management. We get people. And together, we'll shape our future. We are proud to have been voted one of the world's most ethical companies for 15 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community-a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working. We get people and together we'll shape our future. Apply now.
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