Senior Recruitment Consultant – Permanent Division, Milan at Safeguard Global

, , Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Executive Search, Headhunting, P&L Management, Talent Mapping, Client Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Sourcing, Interviewing, Offer Negotiation, Market Intelligence, CRM/ATS Systems, Boolean Search, LinkedIn Recruiter, English Fluency, Italian Fluency

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

At Safeguard Global, we enable global expansion without the risk for over 1,500+ customers in nearly 190 countries, but what really makes us tick is giving you and 900+ Guardians the freedom to work in a way that suits your style, no matter the time zone in 50+ countries. 🌎 We are looking for a commercially driven Senior Recruiter to lead and scale our Permanent Search & Selection division in Italy. In this hybrid role, you will own the business development, delivery, and P&L management of the permanent recruitment line, acting as a strategic partner for local and international clients seeking middle to executive-level talent. This is an exciting opportunity for a Recruiter with strong headhunting experience who wants to combine entrepreneurial mindset with operational excellence in a fast-growing, global HR-tech company. How you will make a difference: 📈 Business Development Lead the commercial strategy for the Permanent division, Drive acquisition of new clients through consultative sales, networking, and partnerships. Promote cross-selling opportunities with Safeguard Global’s Employer of Record (EOR) and Staffing services. 🔍 Search & Delivery Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: client briefing, job profiling, direct search, interviews, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Use advanced sourcing techniques, talent mapping, and market intelligence to attract high-caliber professionals. Ensure timely delivery and high-quality hiring experience for both clients and candidates. 👥 Team Leadership Build, train, and lead a high-performing team of recruiters. Coach and mentor team members to ensure goal alignment and continuous skill development. Foster a culture of performance, inclusion, and accountability. 📊 P&L and Operations Own the division’s budget, forecast, and gross margin targets. Monitor KPIs such as fill rate, time-to-hire, client satisfaction, and placement retention. Report on business performance to senior leadership monthly. 🤝 Stakeholder Collaboration Coordinate closely with Marketing, Legal, and Global Delivery teams to ensure integrated client solutions. Represent Safeguard Global in HR events, conferences, and roundtables as a thought leader. What will give you an advantage: Previous experience in permanent recruitment or executive search, ideally in a consultancy or agency environment Proven track record in business development and placement of middle-senior to executive profiles Solid knowledge of sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean, CRM/ATS systems) Experience managing or mentoring a team is a strong plus Fluent in Italian and English (minimum B2+/C1 level); any additional European language is a plus Bachelor's degree in Business, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field Our Global Benefits 👨‍💻 Autonomy and Flexibility (work in any way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule, all while maintaining a high standard of work. 🌴 Generous leave: Enjoy a competitive leave package including paid bonding leaves for new additions to your family 🎁 Make a difference: Get 2 paid charitable days off to contribute to causes you believe in 💰 Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan. ✈️ International environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise. ⭐ Human centered culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve. 📚 Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace. Next Steps: We wish you the best with your application, our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, or provide a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time. Welcome to the future of work! 🌐 At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians. Safeguard Global builds adaptive solutions for organizations seeking to thrive in the global economy. Through a combination of workforce management data, technologies, services and market expertise, Safeguard Global enables success through smarter, more efficient global employee management, recruitment, payroll, onboarding, expense management and more.

Responsibilities

Lead and scale the Permanent Search & Selection division in Italy by owning business development, delivery, and P&L management. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for middle to executive-level talent while building and mentoring a high-performing team of recruiters.