Assistant Manager Recruitment

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Role Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment for roles across assigned service line/region. The role will be responsible for partnering with business stakeholders, defining hiring needs, managing interview processes, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. This is an individual contributor role, working closely with the sourcing team for pipeline generation and vendor partners as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand workforce requirements and define hiring needs.
• Create and manage recruitment plans to ensure timely closures against open requisitions.
• Coordinate with the sourcing team to align on role expectations and shortlist quality candidates.
• Independently source candidates when needed using platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, and referrals.
• Conduct detailed screening interviews, evaluate candidate suitability, and present structured summaries to business stakeholders.
• Schedule interviews in coordination with stakeholders and candidates; ensure feedback is recorded and shared promptly.
• Drive the interview process from start to offer, including alignment on CTC, negotiation, and pre-offer checks.
• Ensure adherence to defined recruitment TATs and maintain strong pipeline health.
• Maintain and update recruitment trackers and dashboards; ensure accuracy in candidate data management.
• Liaise with recruitment vendors or external consultants for niche/hard-to-fill roles when required.
• Provide a superior candidate experience and ensure all communication is timely and professional.
• Contribute to process improvement and recruitment effectiveness metrics.

Key Requirements:

• 6 - 8 years of hands-on recruitment experience, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment.
• Proven experience in independently managing end-to-end recruitment cycles.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Good understanding of sourcing strategies, market mapping, and assessment techniques.
• Proficient in using recruitment tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, ATS systems).
• Experience collaborating with sourcing teams and external vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple positions simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.

About BDO India

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. It’s a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart.

BDO India Services Private Limited (or ‘BDO India’) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.