Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant - HR Southampton £27,937 - £38,423  commission! Welcome to Hays! At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. With over 50 years' experience Hays operates in 16 countries within 6 core industries and a selection of local specialisms. Together, 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 organisation. Join the Hays team! Your new office The Hays Southampton HR team is a high-performing, well-established business with a strong presence across both private and public sector markets. Made up of experienced consultants with deep local market knowledge and extensive industry networks, the team has built a reputation for delivering exceptional recruitment solutions across the region.

As part of an exciting growth phase, the team is expanding with two new opportunities: one focused on Public Sector HR interim appointments and the other on Private Sector HR interim recruitment. These roles offer the chance to build and shape a specialist market, supported by an experienced leadership team and a collaborative culture. Joining Southampton means becoming part of an ambitious, welcoming, and highly successful team that celebrates individual achievements and supports career progression.

In return, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, uncapped commission, clear development opportunities, and the autonomy to make a genuine impact on the future growth of the business. The Opportunity 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 Who are we looking for?

You'll be ambitious pushing outside your comfort zone and willing to experiment. It's not just about who you are, but who you want to become. Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills, having honest conversations Customer centric by understanding clients' needs and delivering tailored solutions Have a strategic mindset to spot opportunities and drive profitable outcomes Open to change being comfortable in a fast-paced target driven environment Develop new business relationships and maintain your network of client companies through business development calls, client visits, networking and entertainment events.

Collaborative in spirit, people focused with a sales-driven mentality. Be resilient, bold and curious 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…