Description:
Are you looking for a chance to work with one of the world’s leading professional recruitment firms placing candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions globally? If so, this hybrid 360 Recruitment Consultant (Finance & Accounting) based in Toronto role may be ideal for you.
Company Overview
With decades of expertise in professional services recruitment across the globe which have organically grown, our client has become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies globally. With their vision to be the market leader in every discipline and industry that they serve and a goal to grow the business profitably and careers organically. Our client’s customers are varied and include Procurement & Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering & Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Construction, Accounting, Finance, Banking, Financial Services, HR and Sales & Marketing to name a few.
The Role and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
- Source and attract qualified candidates through various channels, including online job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals.
- Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including resume reviews, phone screens, and in-person interviews, to evaluate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment process.
- Present suitable candidates to clients, highlighting relevant experience, skills, and potential fit with the organization.
- Coordinate interview schedules for permanent candidates, gather feedback from both clients and candidates, and facilitate offer negotiations.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and recruitment best practices to enhance sourcing and selection strategies.
- The successful candidate will be focused on the business development of existing accounts in the client database as well as net new leads.
- Target clients are mid size 500+ headcount, any vertical except banks with target roles being Director, C-Suite and senior level finance professionals with a salary of 95K+.
- This is a build type of role and the entry point is senior, so this is no easy feat.
Skills and Qualifications Needed to be Successful
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with candidates and clients.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software tools.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
- 3-5 years proven experience in the A&F staffing industry.
- This is a 360 role, however we are looking for someone that ideally is comfortable focusing on sales compared to delivery at this time to build your desk
- You must have experience working with senior level perm finance and accounting professionals, not just junior AP, AR contracts etc.
- The successful candidate must be someone in the GTA who is willing and enjoys face to face candidate and client interaction as that is a big part of the value prop
- You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a positive/outgoing personality