Andrew Blankson

– Supporting contract recruitment operations through process analysis, system improvements, and vendor assessments. – Conducting vendor evaluations, comparing third-party suppliers against delivery performance, compliance, and commercial terms. – Supporting contract management activities, including onboarding processes, background screening workflows, and compliance checks (including IR35 assessments). – Contributing to the redesign of internal tools and systems, gathering user requirements and supporting implementation changes. – Working closely with stakeholders across HR, operations, and external suppliers to improve delivery efficiency. – Managing end-to-end workflows involving sourcing, onboarding, and contractor lifecycle management. – Liaised with UK and BENELUX stakeholders in a remote, cross-border environment. – Identifying process gaps and proposed improvements to reduce delays and improve data accuracy. – Involved in the system redesign of an onboarding tool for contractors to make the system more user friendly. This involved: – Identifying reoccurring pain points when onboarding contractors – Determining the current state (AS-IS) and desired state (TO-BE) of the onboarding process – Established the Preferred Suppliers List (PSL) for the agencies we can hire candidates from which included a scoring system based on structure and competencies of the agency and their performance in supporting the business each year

– Delivered internal recruitment services across the UK and BENELUX, supporting permanent and contract hiring needs. – Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening through to offer, placement, and onboarding. – Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring priorities, and delivery timelines. – Managed and evaluated third-party vendors and recruitment agencies, including negotiations and performance reviews. – Supported contractor onboarding, background screening, and compliance workflows, including IR35-related assessments. – Contributed to improvements in recruitment tools, systems, and processes. – Operated in a fully remote, international environment, collaborating across time zones.