Vendor and Recruitment Coordinator

Locaria blends insight, data, talent and technology to take global content further for ambitious brands.

We are a pioneering multilingual content activation agency which specializes in supporting marketing and e-commerce teams, media agencies and creative production houses. We are central to the global content solution of Stagwell, the challenger advertising network.

• Home to the Association of Translation Companies’ Innovator of the Year
• Shortlisted for three business awards by The Drum
• Named "Best Workplace for Training & Personal Development" by Adaptive
  
  

Every day we celebrate the power of amazing content to engage global audiences. At the heart of this is our diverse global team across ten offices, who believe in our vision that content is an indispensable, strategic service. At the heart of our collaborative culture are our values, which inform everything we do.

If you love great content, understand the importance of local language and culture, and want to be part of a dynamic team, then this is the place for you.

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity in the Vendor Management and Recruitment teams, we are looking for a Vendor and Recruitment Coordinator. This role will be key in ensuring we are attracting top talent for vendors and in-house employees.

The Vendor Management Team at Locaria is responsible for ensuring our Project Management teams always have access to vetted resources by constantly adding new talent to the vendor roster with which to meet the company’s needs.

The Recruitment team at Locaria is responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to meet the company's staffing needs. We collaborate with department managers to understand their needs, contributing to the overall growth of the organization.

In addition to that, as a Vendor and Recruitment Coordinator you will be responsible for building strong bonds with our community of freelancers, keeping them engaged and making sure our projects can be assigned to the best possible fit. On the recruitment side, you will assist with sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, managing the overall candidate and hiring manager experience, developing job descriptions and coordinating the hiring process.

We are looking for a proactive professional who is capable of adapting in a fast-paced multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

Vendor Management:

• Acting as a key support actor for our internal linguistic and non-linguistic teams to ensure their Vendor and Recruitment needs are met.
• Maintaining strict policies and procedures regarding the addition of new talent to Locaria’s select vendor pool.
• Keeping good relationships with our freelancer pool, while negotiating competitive rates for our projects.
• Following processes and strategies to engage with the community to achieve business goals and integrate all activities within the company strategy.
• Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on freelancer spent and quality.
• Identifying potential improvements in our workflows to help us design a streamlined vendor management strategy.
  
  

Recruitment

• Proactively source candidates, including job boards, social media, and professional networks, to ensure a strong pipeline of talent.
• Work on building and maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Support with recruitment processes, schedule interviews, coordinate candidate assessments and manage communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and candidate experiences, contributing to the hiring process.
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of our ATS, ensuring it is effectively utilized to streamline recruitment processes.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in Vendor Management / Recruitment, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management or similar roles will be valued.
• University Degree in a relevant field of studies or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with both linguistic and non-linguistic roles will be valued.
• Excellent Written and Verbal Command of English.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels including the ability to negotiate.
• Strong organizational skills and time management within a fast-paced service provision environment.
• Experienced in utilizing online recruitment channels to provide experienced providers.
• IT skills: Intermediate to Advanced Word, Excel, Gmail and PowerPoint.
• Pro-active approach to problem-solving / critical thinking.
  
  

Equal Opportunities

You’ll Live Up To The Locarian Values

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care
  
  

D&I statement

Locaria is global by nature and vastly strengthened by multicultural, international and eclectic teams. Working together to achieve shared goals, our employees recognise the importance of our core value ‘celebrating individuality’, and are supported by Locaria's breadth of cultural resources and insights that attract and retain the best talent.

We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings to our team and are fully dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities across the board, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our team know.

Join our team and become part of a vibrant workplace and company culture that values and celebrates individuality!

Benefits

In return for your interest and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organization.

Some Of These Benefits Include

• Holiday: You will be entitled to 24 working days paid leave per year (pro rata in first year), excluding public holidays.
• Flexible Working: Opportunities to work from home up to 3 days a week through our Flexible Working Policy, plus opportunities to work abroad.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We’re always on the lookout for talented people. If you refer a friend who is then hired, we will award you with a bonus depending on the level of the role being recruited for.
• Rest and Recharge: The option to lengthen your standard 1-hour lunch break by 30 minutes, as long as you maintain the same number of hours you work a day.
• Do Some Good Along the Way Days: In line with our 'Doing Some Good Along. The Way' value, which you will have the opportunity to get involved with if you'd like to. This also allows all employees up to 2 days off a year to get involved in charity initiatives.
• OpenUp: Access for you and three family members to OpenUp, a mental health support platform designed for your personal and professional growth. Including 1:1 sessions with psychologists, masterclasses, mindfulness sessions and online courses and articles.