Hays Recruitment

Recruitment Consultant Opportunity – HR Specialist

Oxford or Reading based

£28,000 - £35,000 + uncapped commission

We're expanding our Human Resources team and are looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to develop and grow a dedicated HR Interim recruitment desk in Oxford and Reading. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a specialist market, build long-term client partnerships, and create a high-performing desk with significant growth potential. 

The Opportunity:

Our established HR recruitment desk currently services both Public Sector and Private Sector markets. Due to increasing demand and growth opportunities, we're creating dedicated specialisms to allow greater focus, stronger client engagement, and increased market penetration. 

You'll have the opportunity to work across a broad HR remit including:

• HR Business Partners
• HR Managers
• Employee Relations Specialists
• Learning & Development Professionals
• Organisational Development Specialists
• HR Transformation & Change Professionals 

What can I expect day to day? 

As a recruitment consultant you will gain exposure to a range of different activities whilst being supported by a structured training and development programme from day one. Some of your main responsibilities may include: 

• Source, interview, and match high-quality candidates to roles   

• Identify and proactively partner with new and existing clients through new outreach and business development calls to build better, profitable outcomes by understanding their hiring needs and challenges 

• Manage the recruitment process by guiding candidates and Clients through the full recruitment process from taking a brief to negotiating offers 

• Be bold and curious, developing specialist market expertise by actively seeking to understand your customer’s market 

• Take accountability for meeting targets and delivering your monetary goals that contribute to the growth and profitability of Hays 

• Be part of vibrant and inclusive culture that cheers on progress by celebrating personal and team performance 

You'll be commercially driven, relationship-focused and motivated by the opportunity to build a successful specialist desk.

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. 

• Access to team leadership training for you to evolve your career 
• Cutting-edge tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact 
• Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid working policy  
• Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days and your birthday off! 
• Celebrate success: Culture built on rewarding success with the opportunity to influence your earning potential with uncapped commission in addition to base salary
• High Performer Incentives including local and international trips. Montenegro 2024, South Africa 2025 and Mauritius this year!  
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays 
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome 
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts 
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues