Margaret McMahon

Resourcing Specialist @University Of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity

Glasgow, GB

In this role I have responsibility for the end-to-end recruitment life cycle for vacancies across a specified (Academic/Professional Services/Research) staff category, demonstrating strong process management expertise and multi-channel candidate sourcing whilst promoting an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.• Review, finalise and implement the recruitment plan, including providing advice and guidance on recruitment policy, procedure and process, approach to advertising/attraction, selection tools and interview format. Ensuring a smooth and timely recruitment service to the University.• Work in partnership with the Local Process Owner to understand the requirements of each vacancy, ensure all job description details and person specifications attract top talent to the University.• Work closely and onsite when appropriate with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners and Local process owners, providing support and guidance where necessary and keeping vacancies on course with the resourcing strategy outlined and agreed within the recruitment plan.• Proactively partner with relevant colleagues to find the best possible candidates for the assigned job vacancies. In addition, support each candidate throughout the recruitment cycle process, from facilitating candidates with the correct information on preparing applications and attendance for interview, through to providing advice and guidance on process.• Manage the interview process, ensuring candidates and Appointing Committee members are kept up to date with all confirmations and amendments. Communicate and issue in a timely manner the interview documentation including interview packs, candidate presentations and any other candidate requirements.• Manage the initial conditional offer process to the preferred candidate, liaising with the Local Process Owner to ensure all required approvals and documentation are received prior to making an offer. Responsible for managing the offer negotiation process.