Job Description

At Safeguard Global, we enable global expansion without the risk for over 1,500+ customersin 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 zonein 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.