Aytan Hilton

MaleStotfold, Herts. 30.7.198107894 050 102 Non Smokeraytanhilton@outlook.com Married

Profile Overview

A senior professional with nearly 10 years’ experience working for well known, highly matrixed global organisations across multiple sectors – acting as a specialist in Resourcing / Recruitment, Talent & Capability related projects.

Core strengths include Project Management, Strategy Development & Implementation, Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management to Board level as well as hands on Direct Delivery at Executive Search level requirements. Accustomed to leading & developing teams as well as working independently; typically reporting in to HR Director, Group Exec or Board Level Management.

I began with 5 years Agency / Supplier side recruitment typically within Tier 1 PSL or Key Account clients, transitioning to RPO & Onsite roles for nearly 2 years and finally spending the last 3 years fully committed to an In House role within one client at a time.

Education

MSc Organisation & Business Psychology Liverpool Uni – 2015 – 2018 BA Hons Graphic Design Derby Uni – 2000 – 2004 A Levels Chancellors 1997 – 1999 GCSEs St Albans School – 1992 – 1997

Sector knowledge

Construction, Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Facilities Management & Building Services Financial Services Corporate & Enabling Functions Analytics

ATS knowledge includes but not limited to…

Taleo Bullhorn iGrasp Adapt

Psychometric & Assessment Tools:

Volume Hires / Grads / Apprentice / Emerging Talent SHL Middle Management TalentQ Senior / Exec Hires Mercuri Urval

Projects / Work Streams / Achievements include but not limited to…

1. Reviewing, Revising & Re-Writing Internal Referral Scheme Policy – helping to encourage and increase a Direct Sourcing Strategy

2. Led an Interview & Assessment Strategy Review - resulting in the procurement and implementation of SHL & TalentQ systems

3. Implemented Approach to Senior / Executive hires - through direct sourcing, achieved £185k savings in first 6 months of proposition

4. Established Talent Pipelining via Research Assignments and direct ownership of data5. Charging & Cost Model Reviews – ultimately increasing revenue turnover for the Resourcing

Function to exceed £1.2m per annum target6. Managed the E2E Procurement of Executive Search Suppliers – averaging 5-7% savings on

standard fees and adopting more Fixed Fee agreements7. Overcame rogue activities within certain departments through Hi-Touch Stakeholder

Engagement – capability increasing courtesy of larger, more efficiently structured team focus

8. Developed Engagement Strategy with Top 100 identified Sales Professionals within the UK9. Designed Communications Plan for Selection Methodology10. Full PSL Review & Refresh including Terms of Business, SLAs and Rebate Scheme introduced11. Attraction Campaigns – working with Marketing & Comms teams to ensure that suitable

Social Media, Road Show and Online Campaigns were utilised for specific requirements - including University and Former Employee Alumnis, Linked IN X Ray Searching & IN Mails, CTP ex-military for example…

Interim - Head of Resourcing – BROOKFIELD MULTIPLEXApril 2015 – June 2015

Helping the HR D and Senior Project Directors to balance strategic Workforce Planning / Forecasting with sustained delivery to a high standard and continued improvements across the full lifecycle of resourcing. Successfully reviewed & refreshed the PSL (launched June 1st). Additional work streams included advising on Attraction & Social Media Strategy, Assessment Methodology (assisting the new L&D Manager with the design of a Hiring Manager Interview Training Course) and most importantly helping shape the longer term internal team dynamic required to deliver an improved Direct Sourcing Model.

Interim - Programme Lead – Senior Talent Acquisition – SKANSKASeptember 2014 – April 2015

Developing & implementing Corporate Talent & Resourcing Strategy to help build Senior Talent Acquisition proposition - this included both Internal Direct Sourcing Capability, Succession Planning through 9-Box Grid exercises as well as External Supply Chain Management commercially & operationally to deliver A Class results. Working in close partnership with Learning & Development to ensure comprehensive assessment both pre & post on boarding of talent in to the business. Regularly attended meetings with and presented to Senior HRBPs as well as their respective Operations and Project Directors to ensure a collaborative and objective approach to the overarching HR Strategy and 5 Year People Plan.

Part of the senior Talent & Capability team developing and implementing the concept of - “ROAD – Resourcing On Boarding Assessment Development” - my primary focus being the Resourcing element.

Interim - Resourcing Manager – Experienced Hires Team – SKANSKAJune 2014 – November 2014

Built out the existing Resourcing Team of 5, increasing to 13 across Experienced Hires and 2 further positions within the Emerging Talent team too. This team was handed over to a permanent replacement in November.Additional focus concentrated on reviewing & improving Time To Hire, Aged Roles, reducing volume of sustained requirements over 300 at any one time, Added Value in not only delivery but service levels and quality relationships with the team and their stakeholders. A primary driver of all activity was channelled through the ATS – Taleo, which was under further review as a side-line work stream to improve its efficiency and capacity in which it was used.Concluded PDR’s in September across the whole team before passing on to permanent Head of Resourcing took the helm.

Interim - Resourcing Partner – Facilities Services – SKANSKAFebruary 2014 – June 2014

Brought back on track a flailing Operating Unit that was almost exclusively utilising Agencies as their resourcing solution, with some Hiring Managers not having either met or even knowing who the resourcing team were.

Interim - Client Development Manager – McLEAN PARTNERSHIPOctober 2013 – January 2014

Whilst a permanent resource was due to join, I was asked to fulfil a holding role focusing on routes to market, client development within various sectors and small works linked to Marketing and Brand Improvement with targeted campaigns.

Interim - Resourcing Manager – BARCLAYCARDJanuary 2013 – September 2013

Majority of focus was on increasing direct sourcing capability with my business unit whilst comprehensively collaborating with the Supply Chain when necessary and appropriate.

Advisor – RECART LTDJuly 2012 – October 2012

Helped a Nottingham based business establish a footprint in the London market in collaboration with an Oil & Gas specialist who took their Project Services proposition forward.

Resourcing Manager – Corporate Functions within Asset Management – LEND LEASEJuly 2011 – June 2012

Part of the Kenexa RPO solution team entasked with delivering a 95% Direct Sourcing Model across the business which equated to nearly 600 roles opened in Year 1 with over 400 successfully delivered. This was nearly double the forecast from the client at tender win, without any increase in the team onsite.

Resourcing Manager – GROUPE AEROPLAN (Nectar Card)April 2011 – July 2011

Alongside a 2nd Resourcing Manager, our task was to save the True North Human Capital RPO. This was achieved with 4 successful back to back record months of Direct Sourcing Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement which demonstrated the value add of the RPO solution. The account was then handed over to a delivery team for the remaining 18 months of the 36 month contract term.

Division Lead (Rail) – TALASCENDApril 2010 – April 2011

Successfully led the Rail Team which accounted for in excess 60% of the total UK business in a time of significant organisational change and tough economic markets. Retained key accounts such as TFL & Network Rail, whilst also helping to build the capability of the delivery team.

Acting Business Group Manager – TPS (Advantage Group)April 2007 – April 2010

Having started as a Recruitment Consultant for Key Accounts including TFL, Crossrail, Network Rail and MBDA; I successfully rose through the ranks of Team Leader, Division Lead and finished my tenure as Acting Business Group Manager for the London, Victoria Office.

Recruitment Consultant – HILL McGLYNNApril 2006 – April 2007

Entry level role in to the Recruitment Industry, running a Contractor Desk linked to Civil Engineering & Construction works within the South Eastern region of England.

Hobbies / Interests

Playing Snooker, Golf, Cycling and Kickboxing.