SENIOR RECRUITER (POD LEAD) - US Shift

As a POD Lead you will play a critical role in shaping the recruitment strategy, ensuring a seamless candidate experience, and driving continuous improvement in our hiring processes.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Stake Holder Management:

• Cultivate strong relationships with client, acting as a trusted advisor on all talent acquisition matters.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders throughout the process, ensuring clear communication and proactive updates.

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure a seamless and aligned recruitment process.

• Proactively address stakeholder needs and concerns, providing solutions and ensuring a positive and collaborative experience.

Req Intake Meeting:

• Lead and facilitate thorough requisition intake meetings with hiring managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the role requirements, team dynamics, and ideal candidate profile.

• Proactively probe for key information beyond the basic job description, including essential skills, desired experience, cultural fit, and long-term impact of the role.

• Collaboratively define clear and measurable success metrics for the role with the hiring manager during the intake process.

• Provide expert advice and guidance to hiring managers on market realities, potential challenges, and effective sourcing strategies during the intake meeting.

• Document key insights and agreements from the intake meeting to ensure alignment and inform the development of targeted recruitment strategies.

Team Leadership and Guidance:

• Fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Mentoring and coaching team members.

• Facilitating communication and resolving conflicts within the pod.

• Promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Technical Oversight & Advisory:

• Providing technical guidance and support to team members.

• Ensuring the team adheres to technical standards and best practices.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor analysis, and talent availability to advise on effective recruitment strategies.

Communication and Reporting:

• Communicating progress and issues of respective POD/Service Lines with stakeholders.

• Providing regular updates to management.

• Maintaining clear and concise documentation.

JOB DETAILS:

Role: POD Lead (Client Designation)

Shift Timing:  US Shift: 6:00 PM - 3:00 AM IST

Work Mode:  Hybrid (1-2 days WFO & 3-4 days WFH)

EXPERIENCE: 

•  8+ years of recruitment experience majorly supporting Non-IT hiring, with a proven track record in leading recruitment teams.

• Specialized in hiring for functions like Human Resources, Sales, Marketing , Trust & Safety, Facilities Management, Legal, Finance 

QUALIFICATION:  Any bachelors degree

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES          

• Understanding the industry, domain and market trends in which the POD operates.

• Ability to articulate a clear vision for the POD, align it with overall organizational goals, and develop strategies to achieve it. This includes translating high-level objectives into actionable plans for the team.

• Supporting, managing, and mentoring team members. Effectively manage and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Excellent communication skills to keep the team informed, facilitate discussions, and provide constructive feedback. Facilitating clear and consistent communication within the POD and with external stakeholders

• Make timely and informed decisions, considering input from the team and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing technical and operational challenges that arise within the POD and take timely action on them and providing potential solutions

• A solid understanding of the technologies and tools used by the team. This allows for effective communication with technical members and informed decision-making.

• Providing technical guidance and expertise to the team, ensuring the use of best practices and adherence to technical standards.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including other teams, management, and clients. Collaborate within the team and across other PODs or departments.

• Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks. 

• Encourage new ideas, innovation and continuous improvement within the POD, seeking opportunities to optimize processes and enhance performance. This includes staying informed about industry trends and best practices.

• Development of team members and mentoring them. Commitment to continuous learning and development to stay up to date with industry trends and best practices. identifying individual needs, providing coaching and mentorship, facilitating skill-building opportunities, and creating a learning culture within the team.

• Identifying, understanding, and effectively engaging with all individuals or groups, effectively managing stakeholders, POD Leads can ensure that the PODs work is aligned with the needs of the organization and its various stakeholders, leading to greater success and positive outcomes.

• Responsible for generating accurate reports on screening metrics and day-to-day operations, this data allows POD to identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement.

• Should have hands-on experience in handling database tools such as Google sheets, MS Office.