Regional Talent Acquisition Manager

About Daraz

Founded in 2015, Daraz is South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar. It empowers more than 100,000 active sellers with world-class marketplace technology to reach the fast-growing consumer class in a region of 500 million people. Through Daraz Express and Daraz Pay, it operates the most efficient and digitalized logistics and payments infrastructure in its markets. Daraz’ vision is to be a champion of South Asia serving 100 million customers and businesses by 2030.

For more information, please visit www.daraz.com

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a regional talent acquisition strategy that reflects the unique market conditions and cultural nuances of each country.
• Set up standardized policies and SOPs across all Daraz markets relating to talent acquisition
• Align recruitment goals with the company's broader strategic objectives, ensuring a unified approach to talent acquisition across regions
• Develop frameworks and coordinate local execution of project initiatives such as the DFLP program, internship programs, campus drives, etc
• Utilize data-driven insights to forecast hiring needs, identify talent gaps, and develop a robust talent pipeline strategies for critical roles.
• Utilize metrics such as time-to-fill, source of hire, and candidate conversion rates to refine strategies and improve the recruitment process.
• Implement data-driven decisions to enhance talent acquisition strategies and address any bottlenecks or areas for improvement within the hiring process.
• Offer inspirational leadership and guidance to talent acquisition teams, ensuring the seamless integration of both online and offline recruitment strategies while leveraging the most effective tools to attract top talent.
• Establish clear performance metrics and KPIs for the teams, regularly assessing and refining these to ensure alignment with recruitment objectives and business needs.
• Design and oversee the implementation of recruitment processes and procedures, ensuring thorough background checks, compliance verifications, and auditable documentation.
• Champion Daraz's employer brand across the region, effectively communicating our values and culture to attract top talent.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure recruitment strategies align with departmental needs and organizational priorities.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring high standards of candidate assessment and selection are met across all regions.
• Assist directly in the recruitment of senior and critical roles, leveraging personal expertise to ensure the best hiring decisions.
• Identify and implement opportunities for team and personal growth, focusing on succession planning and development to future-proof the talent acquisition function.
• Collaborate with HR COEs to align recruitment efforts with broader organizational growth and development plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including significant experience leading multi-country teams.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful recruitment strategies in diverse and fast-paced environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Adept at using new recruitment technologies and analytics to drive strategy and decision-making.

What We Offer:

• International working environment in a start-up setting, and a unique opportunity to learn from the best in e-commerce (Alibaba Group) and business growth.
• A platform to learn from Alibaba’s world-leading ecosystem.
• Rigorous training and exposure in team management, leadership, business analytics, and operations.
• An opportunity to train the next generation of business leaders in the ‘tech’ industry.
• Competitive salary and incentive package.