Craig Thornton

Finance Assistant - Berkhamsted - Excellent benefits - permanent QCS Staffing is a successful international staffing consultancy, established in 1992. With over 33 years of proven success, QCS Staffing stands as one of the largest privately owned specialist recruitment consultancies, delivering expert talent solutions across three of the world’s fastest-growing sectors. The company provides specialist Contract and Permanent staffing services to clients within very specific industry sectors across the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions. We employ 141 staff across 5 offices: Headquarters based in Berkhamsted, UKNorth Carolina, USABoston, USADublin, IrelandRotterdam, The Netherlands Why work for QCS Staffing?Some of our amazing benefits include:  Award-winning training and development programmes (we invest in YOU) Clear promotional criteria set from day one Hybrid working Highly competitive salaryEarly finish and cash prize incentives (we reward your hard work!) Healthcare cash plan, Private Healthcare & Pension plan Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Paid parking Early finish Fridays  Socials galore: BBQs, team meals, multiple charity events, Directors lunches Key Objectives To calculate contractor invoices with speed, accuracy and efficiency.To ensure that sales invoices are issued on a monthly/adhoc basis in a timely manner.To assist in the preparation of monthly contractor accruals and deferred income journals and ensure that any expenses have been recharged.Payment of contractors to ensure that payments are made punctually and accurately.To be able to communicate in an efficient yet friendly manner with all stakeholders of the business, internal and external.To deal with all Contractor and Billing queries in a timely manner Main Duties: Process contractor timesheets, ensuring that payments are made punctually and accuratelyLiaise with internal staff, clients, and contractors directly to resolve timesheet queries efficiently and effectivelyEnsure that sales invoices are issued on a monthly / adhoc basis in a timely mannerReport to Pay & Bill Supervisor any outstanding issues and highlight any potential debtor problemsValidate placement records on sales systemEnsure contractor bank details are validated and updated on payroll systemsMaintain and update PO numbers on the payroll system Skills & Attributes Must have proven work experience in a finance teamExperience of working within a multi-currency organisation would be an advantageGood IT skills and confident in using Microsoft Excel at an advanced levelStrong attention to detail and produce work to a high level of accuracyGood organisational and workload management skills, specifically with the ability to reprioritise when necessaryBe able to manage a high-volume workload to set timescales We look forward to hearing from you!#LI-JP1

Excellent benefits – Berkhamsted / Hertfordshire – Permanent   QCS Staffing is a successful international staffing consultancy, established in 1992. With over 33 years of proven success, QCS Staffing stands as one of the largest privately owned specialist recruitment consultancies, delivering expert talent solutions across three of the world’s fastest-growing sectors. The company provides specialist Contract and Permanent staffing services to clients within very specific industry sectors across the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions. We employ 141 staff across 5 offices: Headquarters based in Berkhamsted, UKNorth Carolina, USABoston, USADublin, IrelandRotterdam, The Netherlands Why work for QCS Staffing:   Some of our amazing benefits include:  Award-winning training and development programmes (we invest in YOU) Clear promotional criteria set from day one Hybrid working Highly competitive salary and uncapped commission structure Early finish and cash prize incentives (we reward your hard work!) Healthcare cash plan, Private Healthcare & Pension plan Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Paid parking Early finish Fridays  Socials galore: BBQs, team meals, multiple charity events, Directors lunches  Recruiter Responsibilities and Requirements:  Source and qualify candidates for our live vacancies across our 4 global industries, working closely with the business winning team. Undertake searches on the company’s database, external job boards such as LinkedIn, and utilise social media to headhunt candidates. Prepare and present pre-qualified CVs to the business winning team and arrange candidate interviews, including travel arrangements and interview prep/debriefs. Provide post-sales assistance to contract consultants with regards to temporary and long-term accommodation, special travel arrangements and any registration formalities that may have to be undertaken. Identify new business opportunities to support business development. Desirable: previous sales experience  Are you self-motivated, target driven and quick of thought? If so, make the leap into a progressive and rewarding career today – and apply now! #LI-JP1

Excellent benefits – Raleigh, North Carolina – Permanent  QCS Staffing is a successful international staffing consultancy, established in 1992. With over 33 years of proven success, QCS Staffing stands as one of the largest privately owned specialist recruitment consultancies, delivering expert talent solutions across three of the world’s fastest-growing sectors. The company provides specialist Contract and Permanent staffing services to clients within very specific industry sectors across the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions. We employ 141 staff across 5 offices: Headquarters based in Berkhamsted, UKNorth Carolina, USABoston, USADublin, IrelandRotterdam, The Netherlands Why work for QCS Staffing?  Some of our amazing benefits include:  Award-winning training and development programmes (we invest in YOU) Clear promotional criteria set from day one Socials galore:  team meals, multiple charity events, Directors lunches Monthly early finish and cash prize incentives (we reward your hard work!) 401k and Healthcare contribution Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance Paid time off increasing with length of service. Early finish Fridays Uncapped commission structure  Recruiter Responsibilities: Sourcing suitable candidates within the Biotech and Cell & Gene Therapy industry for live requirements Headhunt and ‘network’ in a positive manner, delivering a network of referrals and previously placed candidates Host monthly candidate networking evenings Join internal Business Development Executives on site visits to provide expert technical knowledge. Assist in preparation, delivery and follow up activities Assist in matters relating to tax and social costs, if contract placement is 1099 or W-2, depending on which state the contractor will be working in Maintain contact with candidates throughout the process to ensure that regardless of the outcome, all candidates experience a fantastic level of customer service Subsequent to the professional individual commencing their assignment with the client, recruiters are required to maintain an ongoing liaison, ensuring that any assignment related issues or problems are dealt with swiftly and effectively Identify new business opportunities to support business development. Recruiters are actively encouraged to proactively explore sales leads and undertake sales training Ensure that all relevant information is recorded within the Company’s CRM system as is completed in QCS Staffing UK Always represent and project the company image to an exceptional standard Require: previous recruitment experience  Are you self-motivated, target driven and quick of thought? If so, make the leap into a progressive and rewarding career today – and apply now!#LI-JP1

Excellent benefits - Berkhamsted / Hertfordshire - PermanentWe have an amazing opportunity for a German speaking Recruiter to join our Team!QCS Staffing is a successful international staffing consultancy, established in 1992. With over 33 years of proven success, QCS Staffing stands as one of the largest privately owned specialist recruitment consultancies, delivering expert talent solutions across three of the world’s fastest-growing sectors. The company provides specialist Contract and Permanent staffing services to clients within very specific industry sectors across the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions. We employ 141 staff across 5 offices: Headquarters based in Berkhamsted, UKNorth Carolina, USABoston, USADublin, IrelandRotterdam, The Netherlands Why work for QCS Staffing:Some of our amazing benefits include: Award-winning training and development programmes (we invest in YOU)Clear promotional criteria set from day oneHybrid workingHighly competitive salary and uncapped commission structureEarly finish and cash prize incentives (we reward your hard work!)Healthcare cash plan, Private Healthcare & Pension planEnhanced maternity and paternity payPaid parkingEarly finish FridaysSocials galore: BBQs, team meals, multiple charity events, Directors lunches Recruiter Responsibilities and Requirements: Source and qualify candidates for our live vacancies across our 4 global industries, working closely with the business winning team.Undertake searches on the company’s database, external job boards such as LinkedIn, and utilise social media to headhunt candidates.Prepare and present pre-qualified CVs to the business winning team and arrange candidate interviews, including travel arrangements and interview prep/debriefs.Provide post-sales assistance to contract consultants with regards to temporary and long-term accommodation, special travel arrangements and any registration formalities that may have to be undertaken.Identify new business opportunities to support business development.Desirable: previous sales experience Are you self-motivated, target driven and quick of thought and speak fluent German?If so, make the leap into a progressive and rewarding career today - and apply now!#LI-JP1

Senior Business Development Executive - Raleigh, North Carolina - PermanentQCS Staffing is a successful international staffing consultancy, established in 1992. With over 33 years of proven success, QCS Staffing stands as one of the largest privately owned specialist recruitment consultancies, delivering expert talent solutions across three of the world’s fastest-growing sectors.The company provides specialist Contract and Permanent staffing services to clients within very specific industry sectors across the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions. We employ 141 staff across 5 offices:• Headquarters based in Berkhamsted, UK• North Carolina, USA• Boston, USA• Dublin, Ireland• Rotterdam, The NetherlandsSome of our benefits include: 401kHealth-care contributionLife InsuranceShort Term Disability Insurance 20 days paid time off increasing with length of serviceHybrid Working Company wide tripsDirectors lunches3pm Friday finishTeam meals The Senior Business Development Executive will introduce and promote QCS Staffing to potential industry specific clients in a professional manner. In particular, they will continuously seek for the appropriate authorisations to supply contract staff to the client sites, optimising ways of achieving the company goals.Senior Business Development Executive responsibilities include: Drive growth and develop the specified industries for QCS Staffing across North America.360 mentality - responsible for both client and candidate development / generationAchieve consistent and rising revenue generation within the specified industries of Bio-tech / Pharmaceutical / Cell & Gene TherapyDevelop your specified industry sector, selling QCS Staffing's services and establishing yourself as leader in your field.Drive the development of new clients within your target industry, by agreeing exclusive and contingent working agreements, establishing terms of business with Bio-tech / Pharmaceutical / Cell & Gene Therapy companies.Using investigative and marketing work for the generation of new sales leads.  It is expected this highly skilled individual will coach internal colleagues in such techniques.Expand your network through face to face meetings with Clients & Candidates.  Attend industry events and conferences.Build talent-pools of candidate resumes and establish yourself within your target industry Are you a good fit for this Senior Business Development Executive role? Get in touch with us today.The candidate must have the rights to work in the location stated in the job advert.#LI-JP1

Junior Pay and Bill Assistant - Berkhamsted - Excellent benefits - Permanent We have an amazing opportunity for a Junior Pay & Bill Assistant to join our Team!  What do we do?    We unite people with life changing industries through sourcing skilled professionals for the world's biggest life sciences, renewable energy, and data centre industries – creating long-lasting relationships along the way! We focus on your career development and promotions, whilst ensuring that you love what you do as much as we do. Why work for QCS Staffing?Some of our amazing benefits include:  Award-winning training and development programmes (we invest in YOU) Clear promotional criteria set from day one Hybrid working Highly competitive salaryEarly finish and cash prize incentives (we reward your hard work!) Healthcare cash plan, Private Healthcare & Pension plan Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Paid parking Early finish Fridays  Socials galore: BBQs, team meals, multiple charity events, Directors lunches Key Objectives To calculate contractor invoices with speed, accuracy and efficiency.To ensure that sales invoices are issued on a monthly/adhoc basis in a timely manner.To assist in the preparation of monthly contractor accruals and deferred income journals and ensure that any expenses have been recharged.Payment of contractors to ensure that payments are made punctually and accurately.To be able to communicate in an efficient yet friendly manner with all stakeholders of the business, internal and external.To deal with all Contractor and Billing queries in a timely manner Main Duties: Process contractor timesheets, ensuring that payments are made punctually and accuratelyLiaise with internal staff, clients, and contractors directly to resolve timesheet queries efficiently and effectivelyEnsure that sales invoices are issued on a monthly / adhoc basis in a timely mannerReport to Pay & Bill Supervisor any outstanding issues and highlight any potential debtor problemsValidate placement records on sales systemEnsure contractor bank details are validated and updated on payroll systemsMaintain and update PO numbers on the payroll system Skills & Attributes Must have proven work experience in a finance teamExperience of working within a multi-currency organisation would be an advantageGood IT skills and confident in using Microsoft Excel at an advanced levelStrong attention to detail and produce work to a high level of accuracyGood organisational and workload management skills, specifically with the ability to reprioritise when necessaryBe able to manage a high-volume workload to set timescales We look forward to hearing from you!#LI-JP1

Senior Compliance Executive - Berkhamsted - Excellent BenefitsQCS Staffing is a successful international staffing consultancy, established in 1992.   The company provides specialist Contract and Permanent staffing services to clients within very specific industry sectors across the EMEA, Americas and APAC regions. We employ 140 staff and have 5 offices: Headquarters based in Berkhamsted, UKUSA: Raleigh & BostonIrelandThe Netherlands With the increasing growth of the organisation, the Senior Compliance Executive’s principal responsibilities below reflect the main areas to be covered by this rolebut due to the constantly evolving nature of the business - there needs to be a flexible and adaptable approach in the delivery of the role and interaction with the team. The Senior Compliance Executive role at QCS: Identify compliant and commercially viable contractor engagement solutions in new regions.Monitor and advise on employment, tax, and immigration law changes affecting company operations.Stay informed on key legislation (e.g., AWR, IR35, Opt Out, cross-border rules, A1, Limosa, FLSA, AUG).Audit payroll and EOR partners to ensure full compliance.Conduct internal and support external audits; escalate non-compliance issues.Collaborate with Sales, Admin, and Finance to resolve compliance queries and ensure timely contractor setup for payment/invoicing.Support Contract Admin team with contract drafting as needed.Represent the company with professionalism at all times.Foster open communication and uphold QCS’s Vision & Values.  Experience and Skills Experience in recruitment compliance in the UK, USA and 1-3 European jurisdictions.Proven knowledge of international contractor engagement solutions (employed, independent contractor, etc).Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to compliance problem solving.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and thrive in a constantly evolving landscape.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with contractors, suppliers and work colleagues.Efficient and well organised.Knowledge of global compliance impacting the recruitment sectorKnowledge of multiple engagement processes for professional contractors What is in it for you as a Compliance Executive at QCS: An amazing induction & training programme: Our Learning and Development Team have created award winning training programmes for the whole team, which every new starter will benefit from. Our amazing benefits include: A one team ethos.Open plan office 20 minutes from Euston.Company BonusHybrid working.Structured promotional career paths.Private healthcare.Early Friday finishes.Weekends away.Extra holiday and monetary rewards for monthly objectives.Corporate Spurs tickets with early access to NFL & boxing. To find out more about what we can offer as a business, get in touch today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Commercial Director – Permanent – On-Site / Hybrid - Berkhamsted QCS Staffing is a successful international staffing consultancy, established in 1992. With over 33 years of proven success, QCS Staffing stands as one of the largest privately owned specialist recruitment consultancies, delivering expert talent solutions across three of the world’s fastest-growing sectors. The company provides specialist Contract and Permanent staffing services to clients within very specific industry sectors across the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions. We employ 140 staff across 6 offices: Headquarters based in Berkhamsted, UKNorth Carolina, USABoston, USADublin, IrelandRotterdam, The NetherlandsSan Juan, Puerto Rico We're looking for a highly motivated and commercially minded Commercial Director to join our international recruitment business, which is on an ambitious growth trajectory. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the commercial strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and leading three key business units: Legal; Compliance & Onboarding; and Contracts. Why work for QCS Staffing: Some of our amazing benefits include: Award-winning training and development programmes (we invest in YOU)Huge growth across the businessWe specialise in working in three of the fastest growing sectorsHybrid workingEarly finish and cash prize incentives (we reward your hard work!)Healthcare cash plan, Private Healthcare & Pension planEnhanced maternity and paternity payPaid parkingEarly finish Fridays Socials galore: BBQs, team meals, multiple charity events, Directors lunches Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the commercial strategy to support the business in achieving its ambitious growth targets, working closely with the senior leadership team.Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure the business operates in full compliance with all relevant international laws, regulations, and industry standards.Contract Negotiation: Ensure all terms are commercially advantageous and legally sound.Operational Management: Oversee the daily operations of the three reporting business units to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Implement best practices and streamline processes to support a high-growth environment.Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the Associate Director of Legal, and the heads of Compliance & Onboarding, and Contracts teams.Financial Oversight: Manage P&L responsibility for the reporting units, including budget planning and cost control.Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and legal partners. Act as a key point of contact for key client accounts to manage complex commercial and legal matters. Skills: Proven experience in a senior commercial or legal leadership role, such as Commercial Director, General Counsel, or Legal Director, within the international recruitment sector.A strong understanding of international contracts law and regulatory frameworks.Demonstrable track record of successfully leading commercial initiatives and managing a legal function in a high-growth environment.Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.Law Degree - an MBA or equivalent business qualification is a significant advantage. The candidate must have the rights to work in the location stated in the job advert. Make the leap into a progressive and rewarding career today – and apply now!#LI-JP1

Head of Compliance and Onboarding – permanent – onsite / hybrid – Berkhamsted QCS Staffing is a successful international staffing consultancy, established in 1992. With over 33 years of proven success, QCS Staffing stands as one of the largest privately owned specialist recruitment consultancies, delivering expert talent solutions across three of the world’s fastest-growing sectors. The company provides specialist Contract and Permanent staffing services to clients within very specific industry sectors across the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions. We employ 140 staff across 6 offices: Headquarters based in Berkhamsted, UKNorth Carolina, USABoston, USADublin, IrelandRotterdam, The NetherlandsSan Juan, Puerto Rico The role of Head of Compliance & Onboarding within QCS Staffing can be described as challenging, exciting, stressful, satisfying, varied and complex.  The three fundamental purposes of this integral role are for the business unit:1. To ensure all contractors are onboarded efficiently and in full compliance with all relevant international laws, regulations, and industry standards.2. To create compliant solutions that enables the business to increase profitability and gain a competitive advantage.3. To manage, coach and guide their business unit and team members; and create an environment where open and honest communication is encouraged. Why work for QCS Staffing: Some of our amazing benefits include: Award-winning training and development programmes (we invest in YOU)Huge growth across the businessWe specialise in working in three of the fastest growing sectorsClear promotional criteria set from day oneHybrid workingEarly finish and cash prize incentives (we reward your hard work!)Healthcare cash plan, Private Healthcare & Pension planEnhanced maternity and paternity payPaid parkingEarly finish Fridays Socials galore: BBQs, team meals, multiple charity events, Directors lunches  Key Tasks and responsibilities: Team Management & Development: Lead a team, helping and supporting with their day-to-day roles, set up & responsibilities, mentoring and supporting their growth and developmentRoute to Market Compliance: Responsible for developing and maintaining the commercial route-to-market frameworks as well as responding to legal and technical route-to-market decisionsCandidate Queries and Onboarding: Issue contracts and manager candidate communications throughout the onboarding process and respond to general candidate queries.Client role & profile setupClient Statements of work & Purchase OrdersCandidate Compliance ChecksProfessional ReferencesIssuing Candidate Contracts Skills: Ideally have previous experience in onboarding contractors in the UK, USA and 1-3 European jurisdictions.Experience of using a technology-based on-boarding system and proficient in use of Bullhorn.Ability to review contractor contracts from a legal perspectiveStrong commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving.Knowledge of legislation impacting the recruitment sector such as IR35; labour leasing; cross border working; worker’s misclassification; A1 certificates etcProven experience of managing a team of at least 3 peopleAbility to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and thrive in a constantly evolving landscape. The candidate must have the rights to work in the location stated in the job advert. Make the leap into a progressive and rewarding career today – and apply now!#LI-JP1