Role Overview
The Project Manager for Pay Per Hire Initiatives will oversee and drive a collaborative recruitment initiative for hiring companies and an internal team of recruitment consultants. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills to align collaborators' goals, ensure efficient workflow, and deliver project outcomes successfully.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Coordination
- Develop and lead a comprehensive project plan with management that outlines achievements, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Coordinate and align the goals of all collaborators, including talent acquisition teams from key account companies and internal recruitment consultants.
- Organize and lead regular meetings to track progress, address challenges, and ensure collaborator engagement.
Collaboration with key individuals
- Act as the main contact for collaborators, encouraging teamwork and ensuring open lines of communication.
- Build and nurture relationships with key account representatives to ensure smooth coordination.
- Resolve conflicts and manage differing expectations to align project objectives.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Build and develop the team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
- Monitor project performance and recruitment metrics in accordance with performance indicators and service level agreements.
- Provide regular status updates, insights, and detailed progress reports to collaborators.
- Recommend improvements and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project success.
Team Leadership and Support
- Facilitate effective collaboration between internal and external teams.
- Support recruitment consultants, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project goals.
- Address and resolve any operational or interpersonal challenges impacting project delivery.
Process Improvement and Innovation
- Identify and address any operational gaps to ensure seamless execution of recruitment processes.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance recruitment workflows, bringing to bear technology and SEEK’s innovative tools.
- Collaborate with internal teams to adapt strategies based on real-time insights and collaborator feedback, and deliver consistent, high-quality service to clients.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in recruitment or talent acquisition projects.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall).
- Analytical skills to interpret recruitment metrics and data for decision-making.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English (spoken and written).
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional and multi-stakeholder projects.
- Experience in a hybrid working environment and ability to work across diverse teams and geographies.
Preferred Skills and Traits
- Strong understanding of talent acquisition strategies and recruitment processes.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Problem-solver with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
- Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with collaborators.
- Passion for delivering high-quality outcomes and exceeding collaborator expectations.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working options.
- Potential for career development within a prominent company at the forefront of industry advancements.
- Collaborative and innovative workplace culture.
