PERSONAL STATEMENT
Ambitious recruitment consultant with 5+ years of industry experience across all levels of the employment lifecycle. Possess a proven track record of success in recruitment, learning and development, HR systems, and employee experience in public sector organisations. Committed to helping companies place the best talent in relevant posts at the right time. Seeking to leverage HR best practices and recruitment expertise to empower [Company Name]’s team to make a global impact.
EDUCATION
Kent University (2017-2019)
M.Sc. in Human Resources Management — Distinction
Dissertation Topic
Diversity and Culture in the Workplace
University of Strathclyde (2012-2015)
BA (Hons) Business Management — upper second-class honours (II, i)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Excel Inc., Liverpool
Recruitment Consultant, June 2021 – Present
- Manage the full scope of recruitment, including job analysis and advertisement, description writing, job posting, sourcing, candidate screening, interviews, and employee onboarding for an IT company
- Obtained a 96% success rate in filling open vacancies within tight deadlines for urgent hires
- Reduced cost-per-applicant by more than 47% by focusing on internal mobility to fill in skills gaps
- Employ inbound and outbound recruiting to enable the company to build a talent pool that has increased efficiency by 20% and profitability by 55% in 2 consecutive years
- Provide guidance and support to over 500 employees and managers concerning employment-related issues and ensure the company complies with all labour laws and regulations
- Used an applicant management system to source, hire, and onboard 21 new employees in different positions and departments over three months
Queens Company Ltd., Manchester
Recruitment Consultant, July 2019 – June 2021
- Successfully sourced 60+ candidates for varying roles through job adverts, LinkedIn, and referrals, exceeding individual annual billings target by 72%
- Facilitated top-quality hires and cut down on recruitment costs by 69% through an employee referral program
- Adhered to HR policies and procedures throughout the onboarding process, reviews, and termination which contributed to reducing staff turnover from 8 to 3 per annum
- Successfully recruited 20+ employees for 3 departments in high-volume areas within a short timespan
- Managed interview processes through the offer stage while conducting efficient screenings and assessments of candidate pools
- Maintained communication with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process and ordered company HR policy reviews to encourage employee work-life balance
KEY SKILLS
- Core competencies: labour law, talent acquisition, personnel sourcing, applicant tracking, headhunting, candidate screening, social media engagement
- Highly adept at networking, financial compensation, and client relationship building
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, sales and negotiation skills
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Travelling
- Cooking
- Listening to music