SNC-Lavalin is going through an exciting period of change. A Canadian listed engineering and construction firm, on July 2017 they acquired the UK engineering consultancy Atkins bringing with it a great opportunity to re-position the SNC-Lavalin brand in the eyes of our markets and ahead of our competitors. The combined group now has approximately 50,000 employees around the world and both Atkins and SNC-L’s offerings combined give us the opportunity to continue our growth. The future of engineering and construction is in the greater use of data, combined with technologies to deliver our services more efficiently and bring different offerings to our clients. From apps, virtual reality and artificial intelligence, to mobility as a service and digital asset management, we are combining our traditional engineering skills with technology to fundamentally change the way we do things.
SNCL-Atkins is a people business. We know that our success is due to the hard work and dedication of our worldwide team of experts.
We are inviting you to join us as a Contingent Recruitment Advisor for a 12 months FTC based out of our Birmingham office.
The role will require you to be office based 5 days per week for 37.5 hours
The contingent workforce team are responsible for the recruitment and management of all categories of temporary workers, including agency workers, contractors and sub-consultants.
The opportunity would suit someone who takes a pride in maintaining service delivery within a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety in their working week and wants to contribute to the success of Atkins as part of their award winning recruitment team.
Requirements
Within this role you will be responsible for fulfilling a high volume of temporary requirements within the timescales required by your internal customers. You will be expected to manage the assignments of around 400 workers and provide best practice guidance to the Atkins business on how best to engage with all categories of temporary workers.
You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of employment, contract and tax legislation relating to the engagement of temporary and contract workers -including the Agency Workers regulations and IR35 rules.
Previous contingent workforce experience is essential gained either from an in-house or agency role.
The role requires significant experience of the end to end recruitment life cycle including the importance of data/policy compliance, together with high levels of organisation, attention to detail, strong relationship management and the ability to prioritise in a changing landscape.
Responsibilities
Working alongside 3 other recruitment advisors you will report into the Recruitment Partner, the activities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Liaison with hiring managers to scope recruitment requirements, determine selection criteria, shortlist candidates and arrange interviews.
- Responsibility for ensuring all data and interactions are undertaken safely, securely and in compliance with all legislation – in particular GDPR activities
- Evaluating and filling resource requests across multiple-disciplines for bids, projects and consultancy assignments.
- Ensuring interviews are scheduled in a timely manner, providing guidance in respect of best practice for selection methodologies
- Produce and distribute monthly recruitment reports utilising the Recruitment Management System (Workday).
- Manage all administration relating to the raising of Sub-Consultant and Payroll Consultant contracts as per Atkins retention policy
- Ensure that temporary and contract workers are engaged in line with best practice, including, but not limited to, accountability for legal compliance, minimising risks and striving for achievement of diversity goals
- Respond to Line Manager queries in a prompt and courteous manner
- Adhere to the Atkins recruitment policies and processes applying best practice in recruitment co-ordination activities
- Escalate issues and blockages to the Recruitment Partners, in order that resolutions can be sought
- Monitoring the Atkins internal contractor recruitment Inbox
Candidate Requirements
- Experience of recruiting large volume campaigns as well as unique roles and the variances in between
- Previous experience of contingent workforce recruitment.
- Knowledge of IR35 regulations
- Seen as an effective and persuasive communicator who seeks insight into the business and acts as an expert advisor.
- Experience of process management.
- Successfully managing a diverse group of stakeholders often with conflicting requirements
- Ability to work with high volume workload and tight deadlines
- Proficient in the use of spreadsheet, database and word processing packages – Word and Excel, and working knowledge recruitment databases (such as Workday)
- Resilient and able to work under pressure
- Confident, diplomatic and tactful – demonstrating high levels of confidentiality
- Understanding of the complexities of recruiting specialist markets with experience of working within an engineering background
- Demonstrates innovation in approach to problem solving and delivering service
Collaborative team player driving inclusion, leads by example and seeks continuous improvement of self - Adapts well to an ever-changing landscape, demonstrates resilience, flexibility and energy
- Commercially minded with a focus on the business aims, proven negotiation skills in dealing with suppliers
- Knowledge of recruitment systems, knowledge of Excel
- Experience of working within agreed HR policies and processes
Training
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Rewards and benefits:
Atkins offers a fantastic range of benefits, which you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
All the information you need to know is available on our dedicated benefits portal; your reward, which is available to access 24/7 from any device: https://www.yourrewardatkins.com
Security Clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview.
If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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