It sounds like a job in a trading company or the commodities desk of an investment bank, but resourcing managers are actually human resources professionals who specialise in the employee resourcing process, which includes employee recruitment, selection and onboarding.
'A resourcing manager works closely with the business to help identify and source relevant talent,' says Vencie Fung, manager of human resources practice at recruitment firm Michael Page. They help define recruitment needs and devise and execute strategies to meet the demand.
During the process, they screen r?sum?s, interview and evaluate candidates for suitability and work closely with other departments - such as senior management and legal and compliance - to bring on board candidates with the right skill sets.
Resourcing managers may also deal with campus recruitment or hire experienced professionals, depending on the company's requirements. They may also work with executive search or recruitment firms to source talent, keep track of the employer's position against competing firms, and maintain a database of talent sources for recruitment purposes.
Resourcing managers are employed across the sector but, in light of the recovering economy, many banks have been on the prowl for talented resourcing managers to help them find the right people to staff their growing operations.
While becoming a resourcing manager depends on individual circumstances and timing, most start off as in-house recruiters and will typically need another three to five years before being considered for the role of resourcing manager. Many in the role will progress to more general positions, while there is the opportunity to move on to the company's business side.
According to Michael Page, resourcing managers in banking and finance, with at least eight years' experience and who handle in-house recruitment, can earn between HK$700,000 and HK$1million a year. Those with five to eight years' experience receive a salary from HK$350,000 to HK$700,000.
