Posted Oct 27, 2025 511 views
Daraz, founded in 2015, is South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform operating across Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar. Serving over 100,000 active sellers, Daraz connects a rapidly growing consumer base of 500 million people through advanced marketplace technology. The company supports its operations with robust logistics and payment systems via Daraz Express and Daraz Pay. With a vision to serve 100 million customers and businesses by 2030, Daraz is dedicated to shaping the future of digital commerce in South Asia.
Key Responsibilities
Strategize:
Develop and execute a regional talent acquisition strategy that reflects the unique market conditions and cultural nuances of each country. Establish and standardize policies and SOPs for recruitment across all Daraz markets. Ensure recruitment goals align with the company’s overall strategic objectives to maintain consistency across regions. Design frameworks and oversee the local implementation of initiatives such as the DFLP program, internship schemes, and campus recruitment drives. Utilize data-driven insights to forecast hiring needs, identify talent shortages, and build strong pipelines for critical roles. Continuously monitor recruitment metrics like time-to-fill, source of hire, and candidate conversion rates to optimize processes.
Lead:
Provide strong leadership and direction to talent acquisition teams, integrating both digital and traditional recruitment methods. Employ effective tools to attract top talent and set clear performance metrics and KPIs. Regularly review and adjust these metrics to ensure alignment with recruitment targets and business needs. Oversee recruitment processes to guarantee thorough background checks, compliance, and proper documentation.
Advocate:
Champion Daraz’s employer brand across the region by communicating the company’s values and culture to attract high-quality candidates. Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure recruitment strategies support departmental and organizational priorities.
Do:
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, maintaining high standards in candidate evaluation and selection across all markets. Personally engage in recruiting senior and critical positions to ensure the best hiring outcomes.
Grow:
Identify opportunities for team and personal development, emphasizing succession planning to strengthen the talent acquisition function for the future. Collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence to align recruitment efforts with broader organizational growth and development strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 7 years of experience in talent acquisition, including leadership of multi-country teams.
- Demonstrated success in designing and implementing recruitment strategies in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage teams effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and build relationships at all levels.
- Proficiency in using modern recruitment technologies and data analytics to drive strategic decisions.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Daraz offers a dynamic international work environment within a fast-growing start-up culture, providing exposure to Alibaba Group’s world-class ecosystem. The role includes comprehensive training in team management, leadership, business analytics, and operations. It also offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of future business leaders in the technology sector. A competitive salary and incentive package are provided to reward performance and dedication.
This position is ideal for a strategic talent acquisition leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly expanding, innovative company driving South Asia’s digital economy.
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