Job Description

Recruitment Consultant – Construction & Property

WHAT FUTURE DO YOU WANT TO CREATE?

At Hays, we believe in being lifelong partners — to our people as well as our customers. With over 50 years of business success, we have a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business leader; it’s about making a difference in the world of work.

Equipped with the skills, solutions, and technological capabilities of a true leadership partner, you’ll put our customers at the heart of everything you do. Our culture is grounded in collaboration and inclusivity — we offer remote, hybrid, and office working options and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work. A career at Hays means working with skilled people from diverse backgrounds who are encouraged to think beyond, united by the Hays spirit and guided by our belief to always do the right thing.

YOUR NEW TEAM

Join our high-performing construction and property team, made up of professionals from diverse cultures and backgrounds — including top-producing Hays Recruitment professionals with experience from our global businesses. The team consists of industry experts with 12+ years of staffing expertise, consultants with 2–3 years of high-level success, and associates who have recently started their Hays journey.

Our leadership team fosters an environment of hands-on support, team collaboration, and inclusive competition to challenge one another to be their best. We enjoy working together in a high-pace, sales-driven environment while also celebrating together through team lunches, bonding activities, and happy hours.

YOUR NEW ROLE

As an Recruitment Consultant on our Construction & Property team, you will own the full recruitment cycle — building client relationships, sourcing top talent, and delivering placements across contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent opportunities. This is a 360° sales and recruitment role where your results are directly tied to your effort and ambition.

WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY DO

Business Development

• Develop new business relationships and maintain your network of client companies through business development calls, client visits, networking, and entertainment events
• Apply a relationship-based sales approach to build and maintain a successful book of business
• Drive client relationships for your designated market and take action on leads passed

Recruitment & Delivery

• Source, recruit, interview, evaluate, and place highly skilled professionals to match client requirements for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent opportunities
• Build a network of active and passive professionals through creative sourcing, referrals, and networking events
• Foster long-term relationships with clients and candidates through consistent, ongoing contact
• Follow up with pipeline and placed candidates to grow your professional network within your market

Growth & Development

• Build foundational recruitment and business development skills, taking ownership of your own development
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities with Hays Learning & Development
• Actively showcase and live Hays values, vision, and standards for high performance

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• 1–2 years of experience in a sales-related role, ideally with outbound sales experience
• Achievement-focused, resilient, authentic, and trustworthy
• Self-motivated and self-reliant — you take initiative without being asked
• Strong communicator with the ability to overcome obstacles and operate as a true team player
• Genuine desire for personal development and professional growth

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

• Base salary of $47,500 plus an uncapped commission plan ranging from 15–50%
• Hybrid / flexible schedule
• PTO starting at 22 days, plus 2 floating holidays and 2 volunteer days — top performers earn unlimited PTO
• Competitively priced medical, vision, and dental plans
• 401(k) with guaranteed match and fast-paced vesting schedule
• Continuous training and support through Hays Learning & Development for your professional growth

Excited? If you’re itching to take the next step toward your career goals — apply now.

ABOUT HAYS

Hays is the world’s leading recruitment expert. Last year we placed 80,000 people in permanent jobs and over 250,000 people in temporary roles globally. We employ over 13,000 recruiting experts across 32 countries and hold the #1 position as the most-followed staffing company on LinkedIn with over 6 million followers.

We challenge the status quo in our ways of working, our technology, and how we envision stronger, fairer, and more inclusive working environments for everyone.

Everyone is welcome here. We care deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all groups, including women, indigenous people, visible or racial minorities, persons with disabilities, and anyone else who may belong to any group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our active Employee Resource Groups — including the Pride Network, Black Excellence Network, WE Lead, and groups supporting Veterans, Neurodiverse individuals, South Asians, and Sustainability — are available to you from day one.

Hays is an equal employment opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.