Recruitment Consultant - from Graduates to Experienced Hires

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
As a Recruitment Consultant at PageGroup, you'll drive the end-to-end hiring process-from understanding client needs and sourcing talent via job boards/social platforms to managing placements and nurturing client relationships-while embracing dynamic tasks like business development (pitching projects, networking events) and adapting to rejection.
  • Fast growing business in China
  • Clear promotion path with mentor coaching

About Our Client

Established in London in 1976, we've been bringing exceptional employers and the brightest professionals together for over 50 years. As an organically grown business, we are passionate about career progression and offer our people unrivalled talent development programmes Page Executive, Michael Page and Page Personnel make up the recruitment powerhouse PageGroup. Join our culture of success and expand your career horizons around the PageGroup world.Our global community of 7,000 recruiters live and breathe our purpose of changing lives and core values of Earn Trust, Grow Connections and Make a Difference. Our state-of-the-art technology, support functions and learning & development teams will provide you with all the resources you need to thrive.

At PageGroup, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it.
We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Don't hesitate to let us know if you require adjustments throughout the process to ensure there are no barriers in the recruitment process.

Job Description

As a Recruitment Consultant at PageGroup, no two days will be the same! Some of day to day activities will include:

  • Work closely with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of the hiring needs for each position
  • Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles helping clients find, hire, and retain quality talent
  • Business development to new and existing clients. Business development can refer to objective based calling, meeting with new and existing clients, pitching on new projects, networking lunches and events or candidate floating
  • Stay active with current with job boards, social networks, and platforms to find talent, and plan, create, and release job descriptions and announcements

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above
  • 1-3 years or more experience in sales, marketing, human resources, consulting services, or industry-specific roles (Associate Consultant - Consultant level)
  • 3+ years of headhunting experience with a solid track record in a specific field and long-term passion for the recruitment industry (Senior Consultant - Manager level)
  • Strong market awareness and ability to respond quickly with insights for clients or candidates
  • Excellent communication skills, especially influencing and engagement skills, interpersonal abilities, and networking capabilities
  • Team player with self-motivation and a willingness to take on challenges
  • Fluent in written and spoken English, with listening and speaking skills as needed
  • Experience or potential in team management (for managerial roles)

What's on Offer

    • Competitive bonuses & regular incentives and rewards
    • Industry renowned training and development programs for Graduates, Senior Leaders and everything in between
    • Career longevity and plenty of opportunities to progress locally, within China or overseas
    • Inclusive internal networks to join and build a community with: Women@Page, Pride@Page, Families@Page, Ability@Page and Unity@Page
    • Birthday leave, Wellness day leave, plus additional leave days, parental leave
    • A sustainable business with ambitions to be climate positive by 2026
    • A genuinely Great place to work every day - "Great Places to Work" Certified for 2023
Contact
Sheva Fang
Quote job ref
JN-022024-6346141
Phone number
+86 21 6026 8105

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
Recruitment
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sheva Fang
Consultant phone
+86 21 6026 8105
Job Reference
JN-022024-6346141

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.