Job ID:40124
Location:Milan : 259/265 Viale Monza
Position Category:Administration/Business Support
Position Type:Employee Regular
**Who are LRQA?**
LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We've grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.
While we're proud of our heritage, it's who we are today that really matters, because that's what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.
LRQA currently operates across 50 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates £315m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.
**The role**:
We're looking to expand the team with additional Recruiters based within the Milan (Home Based). As a recruiter, you'll work with the project teams to identify skill sets and competencies required for the upcoming projects, ensure that selected subcontractors are of a high quality and have the necessary skill sets that the client accepts, and manage the relationship.
You will be leading negotiation with either agencies or inspectors and secure contracts allowing LRQA to be well placed in terms of competency, pricing, payment terms and risks coverage.
Using the tools and network of experts that you will build; you will also support and help local operations to identify new experts to feed their funnel of potential future employees and experts.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Ensure the project teams/responsible stakeholders are aware of the process and systems usage
- Seek regular input from project teams/stakeholders to ensure talent pipelining of the relevant competencies/skill sets to reduce time to provide a qualified sub contractor to the client
- Proactively source and attract sub contractors and/or employees to work for LRQA - liaise with Marketing and the business to ensure adverts are on brand and making use of any referral processes
- Ensure sub-contractors are assessed for technical and behavioural competency to meet the needs of the project
- Reduce the reliance on third party agencies, by increasing the direct hires.
- Ensure our sub-contractors have a great experience with LRQA so that we continue to grow our sub con community
- Adhere to internal processes and policies e.g. GDPR,
- Identify and roll out opportunities to strengthen the LRQA brand where appropriate
- Stay up to date on relevant legislative changes that might impact on the processes
- Effectively negotiate, issue and manage contracts with 3rd party suppliers and independent inspectors to ensure the best rate for LRQA to service our Client's needs and safeguard the project margin.
- Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements:
- A degree or equivalent from an organisation recognised by LRQA or significant experience on the job in a global organisation.
- Strong background in contractor recruitment, contracting and Inspection/Expediting/Site technical profiles
- Excellent and credible communication style, with ability to adapt when needed
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Adaptable and well organised with a practical minded approach and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS office is essential.
- Negotiation skills and willingness to negotiate 2 European languages apart from English and Italian would be appreciated
Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA:
We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.
Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!
LRQA is a leading global assurance provider. The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future. (Group entities).