AVP - Recruitment

POSITION: AVP Recruitment

REPORTS TO: Vice President - Recruitment

LOCATION: Bangalore, India

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As the Head of Recruitment, you will hold a strategic leadership position responsible for managing and enhancing our client-focused recruitment efforts. You will drive the recruitment function, ensure client satisfaction, and contribute to the growth and success of both our clients and our organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies for clients, aligning them with their business objectives and market trends.
• Lead a team of recruiters to source, attract, and onboard top-tier candidates.
• Mentor, guide, and oversee the recruitment team, providing direction and support to achieve client-specific hiring targets and maintain service excellence.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Internal & External Clients. Understand their talent needs and recruitment goals to provide tailored solutions.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for client accounts, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection. Ensure a seamless candidate experience that reflects positively on both the client and our organization.
• Stay informed about industry trends, client needs, and competitive practices to provide valuable insights and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage recruitment projects, campaigns, and bulk-hiring initiatives as required by clients, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Regularly engage with clients to provide updates on recruitment progress, candidate pipelines, and market insights. Build rapport and act as a trusted advisor.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure recruitment success and present reports to clients showcasing the value delivered.
• Coaches and mentors staff to adopt new tools, technologies, and AI-enabled processes.
• Demonstrates the ability to align AI and automation initiatives with long-term business goals.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to enhance employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts, promoting them as employers of choice.

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Masters/bachelors degree in business administration, HR, or a related field
• Proven experience of 15 + years in Recruitment and Staffing, with significant time spent managing 360-degree recruitment for both IT & Non-IT, preferably in the Middle Eastern market
• Proven track record leading AI/automation projects (RPA, analytics, workflow systems).
• Strong understanding of the staffing industry, client needs, and market dynamics
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing recruitment teams and client accounts.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills for effective interactions with clients, candidates, and internal stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align recruitment strategies with diverse client requirements.
• Proficiency in utilizing applicant tracking systems(ATS), recruitment software, and relevant tools.