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Operations Manager

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Job Purpose:

To deliver specialised Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions tailored to client-specific requirements as defined in contractual agreements. This role involves comprehensive management and control of all sourcing and recruitment activities within the client's organisation.

The Operation Manager acts as a key liaison, interfacing with Hiring Managers and internal stakeholders to enhance the recruitment process, while leading and developing an onsite and offshore delivery team.

Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

  • Provide clear direction and guidance to the Delivery Team, ensuring their knowledge, skills, training, and support are aligned with operational requirements.
  • Ensure the team has timely access to necessary tools and resources, and communicate company updates effectively.
  • Foster a cohesive and highly motivated team environment, facilitating knowledge sharing and skill transfer. Conduct regular direct report meetings to promote teamwork.
  • Identify, select, and onboard effective staff to meet service delivery commitments.
  • Manage or participate in ad-hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned by management.
  • Share account performance and identify opportunities with relevant internal stakeholders, maintaining ownership.

Budgeting & Costing:

  • Ensure the overall solution delivery meets budget and time constraints.
  • Monitor the Profit & Loss (P&L) and actively participate in forecasting and budgeting processes.
  • Manage expenses responsibly within agreed parameters.
  • Audit and verify the accuracy of invoices and billing accruals.
  • Maintain familiarity with contract schedules and terms, and execute accordingly.

Building Capability:

  • Coach and mentor the team to achieve required service levels, providing recognition for positive results.
  • Share best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of Randstad Sourceright (RSR).
  • Provide training on relevant skills and techniques, and coordinate training for new team members.
  • Oversee induction, development, reward, and succession planning.

Client & Customer Management (External):

  • Ensure optimal staffing levels to service the account effectively and profitably.
  • Provide insightful commentary for management information reporting to clients.
  • Manage escalation of external consultant issues, ensuring timely resolution and corrective action.
  • Organize and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), including SLA management and service/performance reviews.
  • Evolve and upsell new solutions and add-ons to the service.
  • Lead and manage day-to-day client relationships and expectations.
  • Develop strong client relationships, communicate client requirements internally, and provide innovative solutions.
  • Liaise on contractual and legal issues requiring client involvement.
  • Proactively engage with clients to understand needs and drivers, ensuring aligned resourcing strategies and accurate forecasting.
  • Conduct regular meetings with business groups to validate supply issues with Hiring Managers.
  • Deliver presentations to prospective clients.

Leadership and Direction:

  • Develop and refine client processes and procedures, identifying and implementing improvements to streamline workflow and increase efficiency.
  • Serve as a spokesperson for state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and process optimization.
  • Lead and implement continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Foster a cohesive and highly motivated team environment, facilitating knowledge sharing and skill transfer.

Performance Management:

  • Manage account performance to exceed KPIs and SLAs.
  • Ensure customer, external consultant, and supplier satisfaction targets are met.
  • Establish metrics and performance expectations for team members, providing feedback and coaching.
  • Manage budget/spend and report on team performance through monthly Management Information (MI).
  • Ensure team members meet internal RSR SLAs, taking corrective action as needed.
  • Monitor and evaluate results to ensure organizational objectives are met.

Competencies:

  • Customer Focus: Identifies and meets customer needs, focusing on outcomes.
  • Drive for Results: Assesses, measures, and improves performance, striving to meet goals.
  • Commercial Acumen: Applies business understanding to develop solutions.
  • Quality Oriented: Maintains high quality standards and encourages others to do the same.
  • Team Leadership: Builds a high-performing team by fostering focus, motivation, and inspiration.
  • Business Perspective: Understands the business context and market dynamics.
  • Conceptual Thinking: Thinks strategically, connecting facts and ideas to develop insights.

Experience:

  • Significant experience in the recruitment industry in a delivery capacity.
  • Proven experience in managing and motivating teams.
  • Experience working in an onsite environment (preferred).
  • International experience (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to liaise with all management levels.
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver business plans and recruitment strategies.
  • Experience researching complex issues and developing recommended actions.
  • Experience planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives.

Job Purpose:

To deliver specialised Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions tailored to client-specific requirements as defined in contractual agreements. This role involves comprehensive management and control of all sourcing and recruitment activities within the client's organisation.

The Operation Manager acts as a key liaison, interfacing with Hiring Managers and internal stakeholders to enhance the recruitment process, while leading and developing an onsite and offshore delivery team.

Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

  • Provide clear direction and guidance to the Delivery Team, ensuring their knowledge, skills, training, and support are aligned with operational requirements.
  • Ensure the team has timely access to necessary tools and resources, and communicate company updates effectively.
  • Foster a cohesive and highly motivated team environment, facilitating knowledge sharing and skill transfer. Conduct regular direct report meetings to promote teamwork.
  • Identify, select, and onboard effective staff to meet service delivery commitments.
  • Manage or participate in ad-hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned by management.
  • Share account performance and identify opportunities with relevant internal stakeholders, maintaining ownership.

Budgeting & Costing:

  • Ensure the overall solution delivery meets budget and time constraints.
  • Monitor the Profit & Loss (P&L) and actively participate in forecasting and budgeting processes.
  • Manage expenses responsibly within agreed parameters.
  • Audit and verify the accuracy of invoices and billing accruals.
  • Maintain familiarity with contract schedules and terms, and execute accordingly.

Building Capability:

  • Coach and mentor the team to achieve required service levels, providing recognition for positive results.
  • Share best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of Randstad Sourceright (RSR).
  • Provide training on relevant skills and techniques, and coordinate training for new team members.
  • Oversee induction, development, reward, and succession planning.

Client & Customer Management (External):

  • Ensure optimal staffing levels to service the account effectively and profitably.
  • Provide insightful commentary for management information reporting to clients.
  • Manage escalation of external consultant issues, ensuring timely resolution and corrective action.
  • Organize and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), including SLA management and service/performance reviews.
  • Evolve and upsell new solutions and add-ons to the service.
  • Lead and manage day-to-day client relationships and expectations.
  • Develop strong client relationships, communicate client requirements internally, and provide innovative solutions.
  • Liaise on contractual and legal issues requiring client involvement.
  • Proactively engage with clients to understand needs and drivers, ensuring aligned resourcing strategies and accurate forecasting.
  • Conduct regular meetings with business groups to validate supply issues with Hiring Managers.
  • Deliver presentations to prospective clients.

Leadership and Direction:

  • Develop and refine client processes and procedures, identifying and implementing improvements to streamline workflow and increase efficiency.
  • Serve as a spokesperson for state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and process optimization.
  • Lead and implement continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Foster a cohesive and highly motivated team environment, facilitating knowledge sharing and skill transfer.

Performance Management:

  • Manage account performance to exceed KPIs and SLAs.
  • Ensure customer, external consultant, and supplier satisfaction targets are met.
  • Establish metrics and performance expectations for team members, providing feedback and coaching.
  • Manage budget/spend and report on team performance through monthly Management Information (MI).
  • Ensure team members meet internal RSR SLAs, taking corrective action as needed.
  • Monitor and evaluate results to ensure organizational objectives are met.

Competencies:

  • Customer Focus: Identifies and meets customer needs, focusing on outcomes.
  • Drive for Results: Assesses, measures, and improves performance, striving to meet goals.
  • Commercial Acumen: Applies business understanding to develop solutions.
  • Quality Oriented: Maintains high quality standards and encourages others to do the same.
  • Team Leadership: Builds a high-performing team by fostering focus, motivation, and inspiration.
  • Business Perspective: Understands the business context and market dynamics.
  • Conceptual Thinking: Thinks strategically, connecting facts and ideas to develop insights.

Experience:

  • Significant experience in the recruitment industry in a delivery capacity.
  • Proven experience in managing and motivating teams.
  • Experience working in an onsite environment (preferred).
  • International experience (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to liaise with all management levels.
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver business plans and recruitment strategies.
  • Experience researching complex issues and developing recommended actions.
  • Experience planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives.