HR Recruiter – Domestic & International Recruitment (Freight Forwarding Industry)

Job Title: HR Recruiter – Domestic & International Recruitment (Freight Forwarding Industry)

Location: INDIA (Remote)
Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics / Supply Chain
Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

We are a growing freight forwarding company headquartered in Texas, specializing in international and domestic cargo movement. With a strong presence in the U.S. and an expanding back-office team in India, we are looking to scale our global footprint through targeted recruitment of Business Development professionals and operational staff across multiple regions.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced HR Recruiter to lead and manage talent acquisition for two critical functions:

• International & Domestic Recruitment of Business Development Agents (country-specific specialists to drive shipment growth).
• Recruitment for our Back Office Team in India focusing on Documentation, Operations, and Support roles.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the logistics/freight forwarding ecosystem and can identify talent aligned with revenue growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. International & Domestic Recruitment – Business Development Agents

• Source, screen, and recruit country-specific business development specialists who can develop and manage freight business into and out of key countries (e.g., USA, India, China, Australia, Europe, UAE, Vietnam, etc.).
• Partner with executive leadership to identify target markets and define ideal candidate profiles.
• Establish relationships with independent agents or consultants who have a strong understanding of local freight forwarding markets.
• Create and manage contracts or commission structures for international sales agents.

2. India Back Office Recruitment – Documentation & Operations(As need be)

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for our India-based back office, including:
• Import/Export Documentation Executives
• Operations Coordinators
• Customer Support / Track & Trace Specialists
• Collaborate with the India operations manager to understand current and future hiring needs.
• Leverage job portals, agencies, and internal referrals to build a high-quality candidate pipeline.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain a recruitment tracker and provide regular updates to management.
• Ensure timely onboarding, orientation, and coordination with payroll/admin teams.
• Maintain up-to-date job descriptions and organizational charts.
• Support employer branding and outreach strategies (LinkedIn, industry events, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with local and international labor laws and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in the freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain industry.
• Proven experience in hiring international sales talent or agents.
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding terminology and functional roles.
• Familiarity with India recruitment processes and platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently across time zones.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a freight forwarding or NVOCC setup.
• Network of logistics professionals in key global markets.
• Knowledge of tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, etc.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to be part of a high-growth international logistics company
• Exposure to global talent acquisition and HR strategy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Have you recruited for international roles or worked with global talent acquisition (e.g., hiring country-specific business development agents)?
• Briefly describe your experience recruiting for sales or business development roles in the logistics/freight forwarding industry.

Experience:

• Recruiting: 3 years (Required)