Andrei Balan

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition professional with 8+ years' experience across logistics, retail and industrial sectors, spanning both in-house and agency-side roles for major national clients including Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons, Waitrose, FedEx and Royal Mail. Skilled in end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, compliance and stakeholder management, with a consistent record of reducing recruitment costs and improving candidate retention. Looking for an in-house or agency or remote Talent Acquisition, Recruitment or Account Management role where I can apply my planning, leadership and relationship-management skills.

Recruitment Officer at A.C. Goatham & Son (2024-12 – 2026-06)

• Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing and onboarding.
• Delivered recruitment support across office, warehouse, HGV driving, farm and engineering roles, ensuring workforce coverage aligned with operational needs.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure the right talent placement.
• Conducted compliance checks, right-to-work verifications, and maintained accurate candidate records.
• Led strategic workforce planning and resource allocation for seasonal and full-time roles, forecasting headcount needs across peak periods.
• Reduced recruitment costs by transitioning to direct recruitment channels, decreasing reliance on agencies.
• Implemented recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates and improve retention rates.
• Handled employee relations support.
• Maintained strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance recruitment efficiency.
• Liaised with supplying agencies to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates and address recruitment needs.

Recruitment Manager at Palm Venture Outsourcing Ltd (2023-01 – 2024-05)

• Led recruitment efforts across human resources and retail sectors, working with clients on candidate shortlists and interviews.
• Planned resourcing schedules and forecast headcount requirements to meet client contract targets.
• Coordinated with teams to ensure client satisfaction, handling compliance, payroll and business development.
• Supported payroll processes, ensuring accurate processing of candidate hours, payments and timesheet information.
• Managed invoicing duties, preparing and issuing client invoices accurately and on time.
• Built new client relationships, supporting business development and account growth.
• Successfully placed candidates in roles across various industries, enhancing overall client satisfaction.

Recruitment Consultant at ALL In Recruitment Ltd (2020-08 – 2023-01)

• Acquired and managed recruitment contracts with major companies in the retail and commerce sectors.
• Planned and prioritised recruitment pipelines across multiple high-volume retail contracts (ASDA, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose) to meet fluctuating seasonal demand.
• Developed recruitment strategies to source candidates for roles at companies such as ASDA, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose.
• Handled client negotiations, payroll management and compliance procedures to ensure smooth operations.
• Managed invoicing duties, preparing and issuing client invoices accurately and on time.
• Built and maintained client relationships, supporting account growth and business development.

Recruitment Consultant at Interaction Recruitment (UK) (2019-10 – 2020-08)

• Managed recruitment operations for driving, industrial and office roles for clients including Royal Mail, FedEx and Wincanton.
• Successfully placed candidates in logistics roles, improving productivity for key clients.
• Developed new business opportunities, securing contracts with clients such as IKEA and Tuffnells Parcel Express.

Contract Manager at Staffline Recruitment (UK) (2018-07 – 2019-10)

• Managed two major contracts and two office teams for Waitrose and Hermes, overseeing recruitment and staffing for both industrial and driver workforces.
• Planned staffing rotas and resource allocation across two major client contracts to ensure continuous coverage.
• Ensured compliance with all client requirements, handling payroll, staff performance and KPI management.
• Collaborated with the regional manager to meet all recruitment targets, leading to successful service delivery.

Senior Recruitment Consultant at Best Recruitment Network (2016-03 – 2018-07)

• Managed recruitment contracts for high-profile clients such as Tesco, FedEx, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose.
• Supervised recruitment activities for industrial, logistics and retail sectors, ensuring all staffing needs were met.
• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies that significantly improved workforce retention and client satisfaction.

Warehouse Agency Supervisor at Best Recruitment Network (2015-08 – 2016-03)

• Worked on-site at Waitrose RDC Aylesford, supervising agency staff and liaising between workers and client managers.
• Managed feedback and performance assessments, improving overall productivity and compliance.

Master Control Room Supervisor at Digi Sport TV (2010-01 – 2015-08)

• Supervised the scheduling and broadcasting of sports programming, managing teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Planned broadcast schedules and coordinated resource allocation to guarantee uninterrupted transmission.
• Directed personnel in broadcast news and programming, ensuring compliance with schedules and viewer needs.
• Developed leadership and communication skills while managing stressful, fast-paced broadcast environments.

MSc in International Management – University of Greater Manchester (formerly University of Bolton) (2024 – 2025)

BSc (Hons) in International Business Management – Anglia Ruskin University (2022 – 2024)

Undergraduate in Power Engineering – Polytechnic University of Bucharest (2000 – 2005)