Richard Saunders
About Richard Saunders
Richard Saunders is a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Wellframe, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in recruitment, having held various roles in multiple organizations and currently manages a blog focused on improving collaboration between in-house teams and agency recruiters.
Work at Wellframe
Richard Saunders has been serving as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Wellframe since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for executive recruiting, developing recruiting processes and policies, managing employer branding, and overseeing recruiting metrics. He initially joined Wellframe on a six-month contract in February 2019 before transitioning to a permanent position. During his tenure, he has contributed to the company's growth by enhancing its talent acquisition strategy.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current role at Wellframe, Richard Saunders worked as a Senior Talent Partner at the same company for one year, from 2019 to 2020. His career also includes a position as Recruitment Manager (Contract) at Clearswift from 2017 to 2018, and as Talent Acquisition Manager at Opsview in 2017. Additionally, he has held various roles in recruitment and consulting, including Senior Consultant at BPS Ltd. and Senior Internal Recruiter at Sopra Steria Recruitment Ltd.
Community Involvement
Richard Saunders is actively involved in the recruitment community. He serves as an Admin at DBR - A Community for In-House Recruiters and HR Professionals since 2019. He also writes a blog titled 'Inhouse Insider,' which focuses on improving collaboration between in-house teams and agency recruiters. His engagement in these platforms reflects his commitment to enhancing recruitment practices and fostering professional relationships.
Education and Early Career
Richard Saunders studied at The Bulmershe School from 1988 to 1993. His early career in recruitment began with roles such as Personal Support Administrator/Resourcer at Resourcebank and Direct Sourcing Consultant for Buckinghamshire County Council at Hays Corporate Accounts. These foundational experiences contributed to his expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Recruitment Strategy and Candidate Engagement
In his role at Wellframe, Richard Saunders engages with potential candidates through various platforms, including email, Twitter, and professional networking sites. His responsibilities include managing the Talent Acquisition team and implementing effective recruiting strategies. His focus on metrics and process improvement has been instrumental in enhancing the overall recruitment experience at Wellframe.