Recruitment Manager – Business Support
Rice & Co
What the role involves
- Running recruitment desk
- Winning client partnerships
- Building temp workforce
What they ask for
Proven agency billing track record in Business Support, Office Support or a closely related market; leadership or mentoring experience, or drive to step up; strong perm and temp experience
- Manages people
About the job
Lead a Business Support desk with a brand candidates and clients already trust
This is a leadership opportunity with a well-established, NZ-owned agency that has a strong name in the Auckland Business Support market. They’re known for quality service and loyal client relationships, and they want a proven leader to take their Business Support desk to the next level.
The role
You’ll lead the Business Support & Administration desk across perm and temp. You’ll own your market, grow a loyal client base, and develop a team that cares about candidate experience as much as you do.
Your Work Will Include
- Running a 360 desk across office support, admin, EA/PA, reception and operations roles
- Winning new business and deepening existing client partnerships across Auckland
- Building and managing a strong temp workforce and ledger
- Coaching and developing consultants, and growing the team as the desk scales
- Contributing to wider business strategy alongside an experienced leadership team
What You’ll Bring
- A proven agency billing track record in Business Support, Office Support or a closely related market
- Leadership or mentoring experience, or a clear drive to step up
- Strong perm and temp experience temp desk management is a big plus
- An established Auckland network and the drive to grow it
- A people-first approach and real pride in candidate care
Why this agency?
- A respected brand with a strong reputation among clients and candidates
- A leadership role with real input into how the business grows
- Competitive base plus bonuses, incentives and extra leave
- A supportive, people-first culture
- Central Auckland office with hybrid flexibility
Interested?
Apply now or reach out to Claudia at Rice & Co for a confidential chat: claudia@rice.co.nz or 02102210529. All conversations are handled with complete discretion.
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