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 Role Summary

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing recruiting strategies and systems in the UK and across Europe to ensure that high quality candidates are available as needed. To work with Senior Management and Department Heads to co-ordinate recruiting activities with Company-wide goals and objectives. To take ownership of the succession planning strategy for Europe. Research new products and technologies, conduct on-going analyses of current systems and implement improvements in external and internal recruiting operations as appropriate. Ensure a professional relationship with external employment contacts and agencies. Ensure the cost-effective use of Company resources. Should be bi-lingual English/French or English/German.
Key Tasks and Activities
Assumes responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of effective recruiting strategies and policies.
Assist Senior Management in developing short and long-term objectives goals and strategies.
Ensure that recruitment plans and policies are consistent with established Company goals and objectives. Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support projected corporate growth.
Develop and maintain a solid management pipeline in the UK and Europe to support growth.
Assumes responsibility for overseeing the effective recruitment of Company personnel.
Ensure that external contacts including executive placement services, advertising entities, career centres and employment agencies are well utilised. Coordinate recruiting activities with the needs of Department Heads throughout the European Division. Ensure that a wide range of high calibre, well-qualified applicants are available for professional positions as needed.
Assumes responsibility for effectively completing administrative responsibilities.
Provide internal consulting for recruiting and placement processes. Co-ordinate activities with corporate personnel to determine processes which best support recruiting methods and efforts. Ensure that recruiting operations and training systems are cost-effective and within budget constraints.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring professional relations with prospective employees, professional organisations and external contacts.
Maintain effective service level agreements with external contacts. Ensure that prospective job candidates are well supported throughout the application of hiring process. Promote goodwill and a positive image of the Company.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring development new recruits.
Define and establish a framework for the training of new recruits in the UK from Europe. Define and establish a framework for redeploying newly training recruits throughout Europe. Responsible for mobility of available resource and resource planning in the UK and Europe.
Key Competencies:
a) Communication 
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal are required as Internal and External communication is part of the role. Must be able to use appropriate communication tools effectively.
b) Team Work and Cooperation
Required to operate in a small HR team and to display team coherence, which includes being sensitive and respectful to others, contributing to problem solving activities and sharing job knowledge with colleagues.
c) Public Relations and Interpersonal Skills
Must be able to interact with people on all levels. Outgoing personality essential to ensure that all external and internal communication is carried out to a high standard.
d) Planning and Organising
Excellent time-management and the ability to organise own workload is required. Must be adept at identifying goals and priorities. Will be required to effectively manage all essential job duties and meet assigned deadlines. Must be quick to learn and adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative processes.
e) Analytical Skills
Attention to detail is required. Must be able to accurately complete research and report information. Must be able to clearly outline complex information and produce concise reports and graphical data when required.
Technical Knowledge and Expertise 
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to effectively use Internet search engines for research purposes.