Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Recruitment Consultant to join our expanding East Coast team. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Waterford with flexibility to travel to our Carlow office if required. Hybrid-working options are also available.
As a Recruitment Consultant at Matrix Recruitment, you will have the opportunity to enhance your career in recruitment, connecting talented candidates with exciting opportunities.
In this role, you will join a supportive and engaged team of recruiters, working autonomously with autonomy over your own desk and earning potential. You will be equipped with an extensive database of clients and candidates, allowing you to hit the ground running from day one.
The desk covers roles across office support, sales, marketing, HR, and junior-mid level positions in supply chain and accounts.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Actively source and effectively communicate with high volumes of candidates, utilizing internal databases, LinkedIn, job boards, and direct applications.
* Assist with all stages of the recruitment process for both clients and candidates.
* Participate in client recruitment projects.
* Set and meet weekly and monthly targets and KPIs.
* Build relationships with existing clients while cross-selling Matrix services and account management.
* Drive business development, ensuring a constant pipeline and growing the business.
* Participate in candidate management, ensuring up-to-date CRM records and a consistent pipeline of candidates.
* Market and advertise your skills and expertise to reach hard-to-reach candidates.
* Prepare and post job advertisements to attract suitable talent.
* Screen applications and assess suitability through phone and video calls.
* Conduct interviews with candidates and prepare them for client interviews.
* Perform general daily recruitment administration.
* Participate in ad-hoc company projects as required.
What We're Looking For:
* 2+ years of experience in recruitment, sales, or high-volume customer services is essential.
* Expertise in dealing with B2B and B2C environments and adaptability to new situations are necessary.
* Experience working in target-driven environments will be advantageous.
* Degree qualification is required.
* Excellent planning, organizational, multi-tasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.
* A 'can-do' attitude, ability to work independently, and high achiever mentality are crucial.
* Ambition and focus on establishing your career are key qualities we're looking for.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and commission structure.
* 37.5-hour week with some flexibility offered around start and finish times.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Wellness programs and company days out.
* Free on-site parking.
* Educational assistance initiatives.
* Pension after a specified number of years' service.
* Long-term illness benefit.
* Death in service.
* Matrix health & wellbeing program/mindfulness program/EAP.
* Tailored training programs and career progression.