Recruitment Consultant

About Hays

At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. With over 50 years of business success across 31 countries, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Together with over 9,500 people across the globe, we are better together: we support, celebrate, and share with each other to create stronger outcomes for all. Launch your career with the world’s leading specialist recruitment & workforce solution organization. Join the Hays team!

What can I expect day to day?

• Partner closely with the Account Management team to support key Hays clients by delivering recruitment solutions across their Corporate Services functions, including contract, temporary, and interim roles within Accounting & Finance, Property & Real Estate, Payroll, Human Resources, and Procurement.
• Source, identify, and engage both passive and active candidates using a variety of channels, including the Hays internal ATS, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other job boards and sourcing tools.
• Conduct thorough screening calls and interviews to assess candidate suitability, skills, and motivations, and manage the end-to-end interview process, including scheduling client interviews and preparing candidates in detail.
• Act as the main point of contact throughout the recruitment lifecycle by collecting and managing feedback, presenting offers, and supporting offer negotiations between candidates and clients.
• Provide ongoing aftercare for placed contractors, addressing any issues or queries during the assignment, maintaining strong relationships, and proactively managing and negotiating contract extensions.
• Create, post, and manage job advertisements to attract high-quality applicants, while reviewing, shortlisting, and managing applications in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work directly with Hays clients to present and shortlist candidates, delivering well-structured candidate profiles that clearly outline skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with both active and passive candidates, developing a strong talent pipeline to support current hiring needs and future workforce planning.
• Provide expert market insight to the Account Management team and clients, including guidance on compensation benchmarking, candidate availability, hiring trends, potential sourcing challenges, and practical solutions.

Who are we looking for?

• 3 year + Recruitment experience in an agency setting
• Experience in Business Development or Direct Sales would be considered an Asset
• You are goal-oriented, purposeful in building new and existing relationships, competitive but thrive in a team environment with the self-motivation to make things happen.
• You thrive on personal achievement.
• You find purpose in helping people advance their careers and seeing companies grow.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong team oriented working style
• Exceptional verbal and written communication

Compensation

Base salary of $70,000 with uncapped commission. Total earning potential of this desk is higher and competitive. The role sits as an individual contributor desk to start, with clear progression into leadership opportunities over time.

What you’ll get in return – The Hays Deal

Believing that personal growth leads to professional progression, you’ll feel heard, valued and assured that we care about your wellbeing, in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self. This will enable you to reach your full potential, broadening your ability to make a positive impact leading to your own personal success.

• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office with flexibility to work from home, plus up to 6 weeks per year working remotely through our Work From Anywhere policy
• Career development: Access to team leadership training and global career pathways to support your long‑term growth
• Time off that matters: 20 days’ vacation to start, plus incentive days, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave, and parental leave
• Rewards and recognition: Eligibility for club trips and performance incentives
• Tools to succeed: Cutting‑edge technology and resources to help you deliver outstanding results
• Inclusive culture: A diverse, welcoming workplace supported by Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups
• Wellbeing benefits: Health, leisure, and lifestyle discounts through our wellbeing partnerships
• Global opportunities: Build your career locally or explore international roles across Hays

What to do next

If you strive for performance, see things through whilst acting with integrity? Hays is the place to be. Joining Hays means joining a business that’s going places. Apply today!