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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Head Of Recruitment jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 27 Head Of Recruitment jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Head Of Recruitment do?

  Recruitment managers oversee the sourcing, interviewing and hiring processes of employees. They make sure the recruiting strategies used by the team are up to date and help implement new ones.

  Tasks required include:

  • Determines staffing needs.
  • Oversees the preparation of job descriptions, drafts advertisements and interviews candidates.
  • Oversees the monitoring of employee performance and career development needs.
  • Provides or arranges for provision of training courses.
  • Undertakes industrial relations negotiations with employees’ representatives or trades unions.
  • Develops and administers salary, health and safety and promotion policies.
  • Examines and reports on company and departmental structures, chains of command, information flows, etc. and evaluates efficiency of existing operations.
  • Considers alternative work procedures to improve productivity.
  • Stays abreast of relevant legislation, considers its impact on the organisation’s HR strategy and recommends appropriate action.

• What are the entry requirements for a Head Of Recruitment?

  There are no pre-set entry standards, although entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification. Relevant experience is important and internal promotion to management is possible. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available. Apprenticeships are available. NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.