Resourcing Manager (Recruitment) - FTC
Posted 6 hours 1 minute ago by Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an experienced resourcing professional to step into a high-impact leadership role at one of Northern Ireland's most prominent and successful organisations. With a large workforce and an ambitious strategy driving its growth, this employer is transforming the way it recruits - and you'll be the person leading that charge.
The Opportunity - Fixed Term ContractYou will own the full resourcing function - from early careers pipelines through to senior executive hires - and play a pivotal role in building an employer brand that attracts top talent in an increasingly competitive market. If you're passionate about modern, innovative recruitment, love coaching a team to deliver excellence, and thrive in a commercial environment where your work genuinely matters - this role was made for you.
What You'll Be Doing- Leading the end-to-end delivery of all permanent, fixed-term and contingent recruitment across the business - at every level.
- Acting as a trusted strategic partner to senior business leaders, driving talent planning and proactive pipeline building.
- Championing direct sourcing - reducing reliance on 3rd party hiring costs and cutting time-to-hire through smarter, more effective methods.
- Developing and executing a compelling employer brand and social media strategy in collaboration with Marketing and Communications.
- Managing key supplier relationships including temporary 3rd party agencies, assessment providers and pre-employment screening suppliers.
- Leading, coaching and developing a small, high-performing resourcing team, embedding a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Introducing and embedding modern, innovative assessment and attraction tools to identify the best culturally-aligned talent.
- Producing meaningful MI and recruitment data insights to inform strategy and demonstrate ROI.
- Ensuring all resourcing activity is compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience in a recruitment management or team leader role, with a strong track record of delivery against commercial objectives.
- A subject matter expert in resourcing - someone hiring managers turn to for credible, strategic advice.
- Demonstrable success in direct sourcing of specialist and senior-level roles.
- Experience driving innovation in recruitment processes, including online assessment tools and digital attraction strategies.
- Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of an organisation, from hiring managers to senior executives.
- A relevant professional qualification is desirable (e.g. CIPD).
- A genuine passion for candidate experience and continuous improvement.
- Be the architect of a resourcing function that is genuinely evolving - this isn't a 'maintain the status quo' role.
- High visibility and genuine influence at a senior level, including direct access to business leaders.
- Work for a market-leading organisation that is profitable, stable and investing in its people.
- Shape employer brand strategy and leave a lasting legacy on how this organisation attracts talent.
- A supportive HR team that values innovation, collaboration and making a real difference.
Sound like the role you've been waiting for? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or get in touch with our team for a confidential conversation about the role. Don't let this one pass you by.