Head of Recruitment

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the recruitment team for hiring service providers (drivers) across India.
• Design and implement strategic hiring plans to streamline and optimize recruitment processes.
• Manage recruitment vendors, assess performance, and drive accountability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand manpower needs and priorities.
• Monitor and control cost per hire to ensure adherence to recruitment budgets.
• Establish and implement best-in-class recruitment practices for blue-collar hiring.
• Ensure timely closure of positions while maintaining quality and cost efficiency.
• Optimize sourcing channels to reduce dependency and improve cost-effectiveness.
• Provide functional expertise and mentorship to the team on sourcing, screening, and selection strategies.
• Maintain a data-driven, metrics-based approach to drive hiring efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with drivers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in recruitment with strong focus on blue-collar hiring.
• Proven experience in leading high-volume recruitment drives across geographies.
• Excellent team management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Sheets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Prior experience in logistics, transportation, or EV industry is an added advantage.