Recruitment consultant specialising in recruitment of Designers in fashion industry

•Specialise in recruitment of Designers on permanent and Freelance basis•Attracting business from companies by using sales, business development and marketing techniques•Analysis of vacancies and their role within the client’s organizational structure•Definition of the ideal candidate’s professional and personal profile•Initial interviews and presentation of a short list of candidates to the client•Preparation of candidates for interviews

•Complete responsibility for recruitment of new retail staff for all 18 London stores•Responsible for all HR administration and induction of new starters•Ensure new starters paperwork is sent to Head Office and they are set up on HR system accurately and promptly•Respond to all references requests – both providing as well as requesting, chasing employees and referees where required•Deal with all new starter / leavers paperwork and admin•Send out disciplinary/grievance related letters as requested•Take notes in disciplinary hearings and compiling case notes when required•Payroll administration and contact person for all payroll issues•Conducting monthly evaluations/appraisals and training of new and existing staff•Assisting store Manager in all administration regarding the shop, writing end of week/month trade reports, e-mail correspondence

•Responsible for all HR activities including employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits and training & development•Selection and recruitment of personnel at all levels (From sales assistants to executive management)•Interviewing job applicants; reviewing applications/resumes; evaluate applicant skills and organizing second interviews with potential line managers•Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources•Run Graduate recruitment program and organize work practice for students •Provide on-the-job training to new employees•Prepare and maintain company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems•Administer and explain benefits to employees•Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation•Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries•Recommend, develop and schedule training and development courses •Develop company manuals and dealing with all legislation issues•Ensuring compliance with government employment regulations