Assistant Manager Recruitment

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Assistant Manager Recruitment to join our growing recruitment consultancy based in Clifton, Karachi. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in agency recruitment, managing end-to-end hiring processes across various industries while consistently delivering exceptional client service. This role requires expertise in headhunting, executive search, talent sourcing, and stakeholder management, with the ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving recruitment performance, ensuring client satisfaction, and supporting overall business growth.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, including job briefing, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
- Lead executive search and headhunting assignments for mid, senior, and leadership-level positions across diverse industries.
- Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies utilizing LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks, referrals, and direct search methods.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand hiring needs and deliver high-quality talent within agreed timelines.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to provide recruitment market intelligence, salary benchmarking, talent availability, and competitor insights.
- Handle multiple recruitment assignments concurrently, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and excellent service.
- Screen, assess, and shortlist candidates using competency-based interviews and structured evaluation techniques.
- Mentor and coach recruiters to improve sourcing effectiveness, productivity, and overall team performance.
- Monitor recruitment KPIs, pipeline reports, and hiring metrics, identifying opportunities for process improvements.
- Maintain accurate records in ATS, candidate databases, recruitment documentation, and client files.
- Stay updated on recruitment trends, sourcing technologies, and local employment practices.
- Support business development by identifying new hiring opportunities and strengthening existing client relationships.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in agency recruitment or executive search environments.
- Strong track record of managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple industries and functional areas.
- Demonstrated expertise in headhunting passive candidates and successfully closing difficult-to-fill positions.
- Proficiency with LinkedIn, job portals, ATS platforms, and advanced search techniques.
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and recruitment reporting tools.
- Experience with CRM, ATS, and candidate database management systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- HR certifications or recruitment-related qualifications will be considered an advantage.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring recruitment teams is a plus.
- This role requires working onsite at the Clifton, Karachi office.
- The salary offered will be competitive and aligned with current market standards.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their years of recruitment agency experience, particularly in executive search and headhunting, along with current and expected salary (in PKR, all-inclusive), and availability to join if selected.