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Job Purpose:

The job holder will be responsible for facilitating the recruitment process by partnering with hiring managers to understand their specific needs and priorities. The Assistant Manager - Recruitment provides recruitment advisory services, guides best practices in candidate evaluations, and enhances the overall candidate experience. Additionally, the Assistant Manager contributes to the continuous improvement of recruitment operations to align with organizational goals and ensures a streamlined hiring process by effectively coordinating candidate evaluations, facilitating interviews, and managing stakeholder communications.

Key Role and Responsibilities;

Stakeholder Management & Service Leadership:

• Establish and nurture strong, consultative relationships with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and hiring managers, ensuring a deep understanding of recruitment needs and organizational priorities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring managers, providing tailored recruitment advisory services to refine job specifications, role briefs, and core competencies for optimal talent identification.

• Guide and coach hiring managers on recruitment best practices, including interview methodologies, candidate assessments, and effective selection strategies.

• Deliver proactive, high-quality recruitment solutions by consistently keeping stakeholders informed with detailed progress updates, recruitment reports, and insights into market trends and candidate pipelines.

Recruitment Process Leadership & Operations:

• Partner with the sourcing team to ensure that talent acquisition efforts align with business needs, leveraging comprehensive role briefs from hiring managers and HRBPs.

• Ensure accurate reconciliation and management of job requisitions, maintaining data integrity across reporting systems.

• Lead the candidate evaluation process by facilitating Behavioural Based Interviews (BBI) and assessments, while promoting recruitment best practices and adherence to organizational standards.

• Oversee offer management, including preparation of offer documentation, salary negotiations, and ensuring alignment with organizational policies and budgetary constraints.

• Serve as an advisor to hiring managers on recruitment strategies, ensuring a seamless, high-quality recruitment experience that meets the needs of the business.

• Lead recruitment drives such as open days and recruitment trips to meet hiring needs efficiently.

• Act as a service lead for recruitment services, ensuring alignment with business needs and delivering a smooth recruitment process.

Quality of Hire & Candidate Experience Excellence:

• Drive the continuous improvement of quality of hire by working with HRBPs and hiring managers to ensure that candidates meet organizational standards in terms of technical expertise, cultural fit, and long-term potential.

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring the recruitment process attracts a diverse range of candidates, aligning with both the company’s values and broader industry standards.

• Enhance the candidate experience by delivering a seamless, transparent, and engaging recruitment process that reflects the organization's brand and values. Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment journey, from initial contact to onboarding.

• Ensure a candidate-centric approach by adopting innovative practices to enhance touchpoints in the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and competitive employer brand image.

Process Optimization:

• Support the management of seasonal hiring peaks, ensuring that the recruitment function is adequately resourced to handle increased volumes while maintaining the quality and timeliness of hires.

• Continuously review and implement optimization initiatives the recruitment process, implementing best practices to streamline operations, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance the overall effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Bachelor degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in talent acquisition preferably in a shared services organisation

• Advanced level knowledge of HRIS, applicant tracking systems & other recruitment technologies

• Knowledge of sourcing channels, such as job boards, social media, and referral programs

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations

• Experience working in the Middle East region is preferred

• Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Negotiation Skills

• Assessment & Evaluation

• Relevant Market / Industry knowledge

• Employer Branding

• Data management and privacy laws

• Recruitment analytics and reporting