Top Talent like Michael are on Pangea
Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.Michael Smith
Human Resources
Recruiting
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Consulting
Project Planning
Coaching
HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Advocate.
A proactive and dedicated HR/Recruitment professional (with over 5 years’ experience) who has in-depth experience managing all things recruitment and people management.
I have built recruitment functions from scratch for international businesses and been the go-to project manager across departments while delivering on projects. I would consider myself a true HR generalist who is comfortable juggling multiple priorities while moving a project forward.
I also have a passion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and have managed large scale projects within numerous organisations educating and coaching teams on the importance of the topic so that teams can continue this work independently.
Work History
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Recruitment Consultant
Design BundlesApr 2023 - Jun 2023 • 3 mosRemote Contract • Managed and implemented the full in-house recruitment process which was previously outsourced to an agency. • Introduced and set up the use of Ashby (ATS) and coached hiring teams on how to use it. • Managed all strategic hirers and recruitment activities which have been essential for the business (startup). • Wrote policies, procedures and introduced best practices for the recruitment division and the wider HR department (for example – updates to the onboarding process). • Created and introduced various levels of reporting to the organisations. For example; time to hire, onboarding, active recruitment campaigns and current market values (for salaries) in the industry. • Introduced a new process on conducting DBS and Adverse Credit Checks. • Continued work in the D&I space via education and coaching internal teams.W
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Williams LeaNov 2022 - Jan 2023 • 3 mosRemote Contract • Managed the full recruitment process for multiple internal hiring managers within the Finance and Legal sector. • 5 placements per month. Creating ad, publishing, sourcing, screening and scheduling interviews. • Managements of full onboarding process – including offer, contract and security background check (security watchdog) all until the candidate started. All managed via Workday. • Leading weekly reporting on recruitment progress for senior stakeholders. • Assisting the current team with a large caseload and business takeover (assisted in TUPE process).D
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Dotdigital Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 • 10 mosRemote Contract • Leading in-house recruitment projects while managing the full process from start to finish. This is on a global scale. At least 4 placements per month. Using Teamtailor (ATS). • Ensuring hiring manager’s needs (from all regions) are being met and filling their vacancies in a timely manner. Providing appropriate reporting across the business on various recruitment projects. • Liaising with external agencies who support with the recruitment of some roles. • Implemented a new diverse and inclusive recruitment processes to ensure candidates from all backgrounds are given a fair opportunity when applying for roles. • Managed D&I project internally to educate hiring managers on the importance of diverse and inclusive hiring with the aim of this being delivered in training sessions in the future.R
Employment Advisor
Reed In PartnershipAug 2021 - Jan 2022 • 6 mosContract • Delivering the DWP’s Restart Scheme and supporting the launch of the new employment service based in Durham. This is an intensive work scheme. • Coaching, mentoring and supporting those who have experienced long term unemployment find routes to work. • Coaching team members on best practice and updated them on policy change. • Managed a case load of a minimum of 70 participants with regular meetings scheduled each month. • Weekly reporting to senior stakeholders on the progress of the service. • Worked alongside the Inclusion and Belonging team with the aim of making the Durham site safe and inclusive for both staff and users of the service. (Additional Responsibility).A
Recruitment Officer
Action for Children Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 • 3 mosRemote Contract • Managed the recruitment and onboarding process within the HR division. They needed additional support due to an increase in recruitment.T
HR Onboarding Specialist,
The British Red CrossFeb 2021 - Jun 2021 • 5 mosRemote Contract • Managing the onboarding process for new starts within the business. • Consulting on the implementation of a new ATS (eploy) and managed the coaching for Hiring Managers on how to use the new system. • Monitored GDPR compliance and ensured all applications fell under legal obligations. • Managed PVG applications.S
Recruitment Consultant
SSENov 2020 - Jan 2021 • 3 mosRemote Contract • Ensured the smooth running of the Early Careers division and the annual intake of Graduates, Engineering Apprentices and Trainee Engineers. • Engaged with internal stakeholders and managed relationships with universities, colleges, schools and professional bodies. • Provided the delivery of recruitment campaigns (end to end) ensuing quality and supply candidate for talent programs. • Facilitated Graduate Assessment Centers for various divisions of the business.K
HR Assistant
Key Nov 2019 - Aug 2020 • 10 mosContract • Responsible for end-to-end recruitment throughout the North of Scotland. This was in the care sector. • Managed onboarding for new starts in Scotland. • Maintained recruitment and HR databases. • Processed absences, sick lines and invoices. • Recorded, updated and processed Disclosure PVG forms, SSSC applications and other security clearance. • Managed job hotline, interview hotline and mail.M
Delivery Consultant
MBN SolutionsJun 2018 - Jul 2019 • 1 yr 2 mosRecruitment Agency • Responsible for the successful placement of IT professionals within the UK, from recent graduates joining small start-ups to Senior Management and Directors in multinational corporations. • Account Management of high-level clients (Sony, Deloitte and more) by providing permanent and executive sourcing across Data Science, Analytics, Technology and Digital sectors. • Maintaining and updating in-house CRM systems and records.T
International Recruitment Consultant
Ten LiveAug 2017 - Jun 2018 • 11 mosRecruitment Agency • Successful management and placement of professional and skilled candidates internationally (Saudi Arabia and China), from degree qualified teachers and trainers to senior college management. Full end to end recruitment 360 role.Education
U
University of the West of Scotland
BA(Hons), Politics and PsychologyAug 2011 - Jul 2014Z
Zhejiang University
Summer Semester , Mandarin, Cultural Studies & JournalismJun 2013 - Sep 2013G
Glasgow College of Nautical Studies
HND, Social Science Sep 2009 - Jun 2011How Pangea Works
Effortlessly discover top talent
We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.Start working with talent today
The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.Track work and invoices in one place
Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available NowBook a Call
HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Advocate.
A proactive and dedicated HR/Recruitment professional (with over 5 years’ experience) who has in-depth experience managing all things recruitment and people management.
I have built recruitment functions from scratch for international businesses and been the go-to project manager across departments while delivering on projects. I would consider myself a true HR generalist who is comfortable juggling multiple priorities while moving a project forward.
I also have a passion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and have managed large scale projects within numerous organisations educating and coaching teams on the importance of the topic so that teams can continue this work independently.
Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.Available NowBook a Call
Top Talent like Michael are on Pangea
Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.Michael Smith
Human Resources
Recruiting
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Consulting
Project Planning
Coaching
Work History
D
Recruitment Consultant
Design BundlesApr 2023 - Jun 2023 • 3 mosRemote Contract • Managed and implemented the full in-house recruitment process which was previously outsourced to an agency. • Introduced and set up the use of Ashby (ATS) and coached hiring teams on how to use it. • Managed all strategic hirers and recruitment activities which have been essential for the business (startup). • Wrote policies, procedures and introduced best practices for the recruitment division and the wider HR department (for example – updates to the onboarding process). • Created and introduced various levels of reporting to the organisations. For example; time to hire, onboarding, active recruitment campaigns and current market values (for salaries) in the industry. • Introduced a new process on conducting DBS and Adverse Credit Checks. • Continued work in the D&I space via education and coaching internal teams.W
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Williams LeaNov 2022 - Jan 2023 • 3 mosRemote Contract • Managed the full recruitment process for multiple internal hiring managers within the Finance and Legal sector. • 5 placements per month. Creating ad, publishing, sourcing, screening and scheduling interviews. • Managements of full onboarding process – including offer, contract and security background check (security watchdog) all until the candidate started. All managed via Workday. • Leading weekly reporting on recruitment progress for senior stakeholders. • Assisting the current team with a large caseload and business takeover (assisted in TUPE process).D
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Dotdigital Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 • 10 mosRemote Contract • Leading in-house recruitment projects while managing the full process from start to finish. This is on a global scale. At least 4 placements per month. Using Teamtailor (ATS). • Ensuring hiring manager’s needs (from all regions) are being met and filling their vacancies in a timely manner. Providing appropriate reporting across the business on various recruitment projects. • Liaising with external agencies who support with the recruitment of some roles. • Implemented a new diverse and inclusive recruitment processes to ensure candidates from all backgrounds are given a fair opportunity when applying for roles. • Managed D&I project internally to educate hiring managers on the importance of diverse and inclusive hiring with the aim of this being delivered in training sessions in the future.R
Employment Advisor
Reed In PartnershipAug 2021 - Jan 2022 • 6 mosContract • Delivering the DWP’s Restart Scheme and supporting the launch of the new employment service based in Durham. This is an intensive work scheme. • Coaching, mentoring and supporting those who have experienced long term unemployment find routes to work. • Coaching team members on best practice and updated them on policy change. • Managed a case load of a minimum of 70 participants with regular meetings scheduled each month. • Weekly reporting to senior stakeholders on the progress of the service. • Worked alongside the Inclusion and Belonging team with the aim of making the Durham site safe and inclusive for both staff and users of the service. (Additional Responsibility).A
Recruitment Officer
Action for Children Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 • 3 mosRemote Contract • Managed the recruitment and onboarding process within the HR division. They needed additional support due to an increase in recruitment.T
HR Onboarding Specialist,
The British Red CrossFeb 2021 - Jun 2021 • 5 mosRemote Contract • Managing the onboarding process for new starts within the business. • Consulting on the implementation of a new ATS (eploy) and managed the coaching for Hiring Managers on how to use the new system. • Monitored GDPR compliance and ensured all applications fell under legal obligations. • Managed PVG applications.S
Recruitment Consultant
SSENov 2020 - Jan 2021 • 3 mosRemote Contract • Ensured the smooth running of the Early Careers division and the annual intake of Graduates, Engineering Apprentices and Trainee Engineers. • Engaged with internal stakeholders and managed relationships with universities, colleges, schools and professional bodies. • Provided the delivery of recruitment campaigns (end to end) ensuing quality and supply candidate for talent programs. • Facilitated Graduate Assessment Centers for various divisions of the business.K
HR Assistant
Key Nov 2019 - Aug 2020 • 10 mosContract • Responsible for end-to-end recruitment throughout the North of Scotland. This was in the care sector. • Managed onboarding for new starts in Scotland. • Maintained recruitment and HR databases. • Processed absences, sick lines and invoices. • Recorded, updated and processed Disclosure PVG forms, SSSC applications and other security clearance. • Managed job hotline, interview hotline and mail.M
Delivery Consultant
MBN SolutionsJun 2018 - Jul 2019 • 1 yr 2 mosRecruitment Agency • Responsible for the successful placement of IT professionals within the UK, from recent graduates joining small start-ups to Senior Management and Directors in multinational corporations. • Account Management of high-level clients (Sony, Deloitte and more) by providing permanent and executive sourcing across Data Science, Analytics, Technology and Digital sectors. • Maintaining and updating in-house CRM systems and records.T
International Recruitment Consultant
Ten LiveAug 2017 - Jun 2018 • 11 mosRecruitment Agency • Successful management and placement of professional and skilled candidates internationally (Saudi Arabia and China), from degree qualified teachers and trainers to senior college management. Full end to end recruitment 360 role.Education
U
University of the West of Scotland
BA(Hons), Politics and PsychologyAug 2011 - Jul 2014Z
Zhejiang University
Summer Semester , Mandarin, Cultural Studies & JournalismJun 2013 - Sep 2013G
Glasgow College of Nautical Studies
HND, Social Science Sep 2009 - Jun 2011How Pangea Works
Effortlessly discover top talent
We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.Start working with talent today
The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.Track work and invoices in one place
Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.Available NowBook a Call
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