Senior Consultant / Associate Director

Established in 2011 by Stuart Elliott in Hong Kong, Elliott Scott HR is a distinguished HR recruitment specialist, committed to becoming the leading provider in the global HR recruitment market. Initially founded in Hong Kong alongside Phillip Welburn, our current Managing Director for Asia-Pacific, we have expanded our operations to Delhi, Hong Kong, London, New York, São Paulo, and Singapore, providing support to the global HR community. Our emphasis lies in fostering enduring, personal connections through specialized and consultative services, ensuring a harmonious match between candidates, company culture, and roles.

What Sets This Company Apart?  

At Elliott Scott HR, we embody "Personal HR Recruitment." Our consultants specialize in designated geographies, industry sectors, and role levels, cultivating expertise in their areas. Through daily interactions with HR professionals worldwide, our consultants remain abreast of industry dynamics, enabling us to provide consultative advice to both clients and candidates. This approach has facilitated the creation of an extensive HR community, comprising over 170,000 HR professionals globally. They actively engage with our business through interviews, articles, network insights, and our podcast series, 'HR Insights - The Podcast.'

The role:

The role of Senior Consultant / Associate Director is a seasoned individual contributor position, responsible for overseeing the complete 360-degree recruitment process, with a focus on mid to senior-level candidates and roles. Your responsibilities will include playing a crucial role in identifying and attracting top-tier talent for our clients within diverse industries covering HR leadership positions. This role demands a strategic mindset, outstanding interpersonal skills, and a natural aptitude for cultivating and nurturing relationships.

Core Responsibilities  

• Demonstrate confident and adept leadership in overseeing 360-degree recruitment processes within your designated area. 
• Collaborate closely with clients to execute both contingent and retained searches, actively seeking opportunities to propose exclusive and retained engagements. 
• Showcase a proven ability to problem-solve and adeptly manage candidate/client situations. 
• Employ a consultative approach during client meetings, emphasizing the cultivation of enduring relationships. 
• Engage in proactive business development to foster your own client relationships and ensure a robust pipeline. 
• Offer career coaching to candidates while maintaining a consistently high level of service. 
• Enhance your personal brand as a trusted and respected recruiter in the local market through effective delivery, regular social media posts, and other marketing strategies. 
• Take charge of organizing local events, such as webinars or breakfast roundtables, injecting creativity and enthusiasm into their design and execution.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Highly desirable to possess 5+ years of 360-degree agency recruitment experience, demonstrating a track record of successfully closing roles. 
• Alternatively, experience in an in-house HR or Talent Acquisition role with responsibility for recruitment and HR practices. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with clients, candidates, and internal teams.
• Proven commercial approach to developing and sustaining client relationships, preferably within the specific area the role is recruiting for. 
• Motivated to deliver exceptional service to both candidates and clients. 
• Proficient in networking and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, both in-person and remotely. 
• Possess a strong personal brand within your current market that can be further cultivated and leveraged to advance your career at Elliott Scott Group.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated on industry trends and recruitment best practices.

For further details, please contact Paul Watson at paw@elliottscotthr.com

Job Code: PAW/12345

EA License: 14C6917

Registration: R23119038

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