Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced recruitment professional to manage high-volume blue-collar overseas hiring. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sourcing skilled labor through vendor networks, handling end-to-end recruitment operations, and ensuring compliance with MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) norms. This role demands frequent travel, strong coordination skills, and a solution-oriented approach to managing recruitment life cycles across diverse mandates. Location - Can be remote or in Kochi Responsibilities: Coordinate with a network of vendors and sub-contractors to source skilled blue-collar talent (e.g., warehouse staff, tradesmen, construction workers). Travel extensively across Indian cities to oversee recruitment drives, interviews, and skilling/training sessions. Screen and shortlist candidates to ensure they meet technical and legal eligibility for overseas placement. Handle emigration documentation and liaise with MEA-approved consultants as per compliance protocols. Maintain consistent communication with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth recruitment-to-deployment process. Resolve issues related to candidate sourcing, documentation, or client-specific demands. Maintain recruitment trackers, documentation, and audit reports for internal and external reviews. Meet agreed timelines and quality standards for all recruitment projects. Requirements: 3–9 years of experience in overseas blue-collar recruitment, preferably within large manpower agencies or consultancies. Proven experience in managing multiple mandates and vendor pipelines for large-scale hiring. Sound knowledge of MEA emigration processes and online documentation systems. Proficiency in Hindi is essential for field coordination with regional vendors and candidates. Strong multitasking, organizational, and negotiation skills. Willingness to travel frequently; company-sponsored travel arrangements. Experience in handling diverse client requirements across geographies is a plus.
Recruitment Specialist Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment for technical and engineering positions within the il & Gas/EPC/Construction or Heavy engineering sectors etc. The ideal candidate will have strong domain knowledge, sourcing expertise, and proven ability to handle niche and senior-level engineering mandates across onshore and offshore disciplines. Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruitment for technical, engineering, and project-based roles across Oil & Gas, EPC, and Energy industries. Partner with hiring managers or clients to understand project requirements, technical skills, and workforce needs. Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, databases, headhunting, and industry networking. Screen, assess, and shortlist candidates based on technical expertise, project exposure, and compliance requirements. Coordinate interviews, negotiate offers, and facilitate onboarding in line with client timelines. Maintain and update the recruitment tracker and candidate database within internal ERP/ATS systems. Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability in the Oil & Gas and engineering markets. Work closely with the business development team to support manpower proposals and tender submissions. Ensure compliance with internal policies, local labor laws, and client-specific hiring processes. Build strong relationships with clients, candidates, and technical consultants to ensure consistent delivery quality. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Human Resources, or a related discipline. 4–8 years of proven experience in recruitment for Oil & Gas/EPC/Construction or Heavy engineering sectors etc Strong understanding of project-based hiring (onshore/offshore, construction, commissioning, maintenance, shutdown). Familiarity with technical job categories such as fabrication, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and HSE. Proficiency in sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, and Boolean search. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple project deadlines. ERP/ATS experience preferred.