Job Description

Recruitment Team Lead
Location: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Offshore Recruitment Manager (Upstaff HQ - Canada/US)
About Upstaff
At Upstaff Employment Services Inc., we are a trusted partner in workforce solutions across Canada, the U.S., and now expanding into South Asia. With a proven track record in healthcare, industrial, engineering, and service staffing, we bridge global talent with local opportunities. Our Srinagar office is a vital extension of our operations, delivering high-quality recruitment support to our clients while offering growth opportunities to our people.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Recruitment Team Lead to spearhead our Srinagar-based recruitment operations. The role involves managing a team of recruiters, driving hiring strategies, building robust talent pipelines, and ensuring timely fulfillment of staffing needs across multiple industries.
This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with our Offshore Recruitment Manager in Canada/US.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management

• Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of recruiters to meet monthly and quarterly hiring targets.
• Conduct daily check-ins, weekly team meetings, and performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and deliver upskilling sessions to strengthen team capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement recruitment strategies in alignment with Upstaff's offshore directives.
• Leverage diverse sourcing methods: job portals, social media, referrals, networking, and campus hiring.
• Drive volume hiring as well as niche/specialized role fulfillment.
• Ensure compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.

Candidate & Client Management

• Oversee the screening, shortlisting, and interview coordination process.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience from application to onboarding.
• Support negotiations and smooth transition of selected candidates to onboarding teams.
• Maintain strong coordination with offshore client-facing managers for timely feedback and closures.

Process & Compliance

• Track and manage recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, etc.).
• Prepare and share weekly/monthly recruitment dashboards with the Offshore Manager.
• Ensure compliance with regional labor laws, company hiring policies, and data protection guidelines.
• Implement continuous process improvements to optimize efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the point of escalation for recruitment-related concerns in the Srinagar office.
• Build strong partnerships with internal HR, client managers, and external partners.
• Align local recruitment execution with global Upstaff standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in recruitment, with at least 2 years in a team lead/supervisory capacity.
• Prior exposure to offshore recruitment models and global staffing processes is highly desirable.
• Strong command of ATS, CRM systems, and sourcing tools (LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, thrive under pressure, and deliver results in tight timelines.
• Familiarity with staffing across healthcare, industrial, and engineering roles is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Global Exposure: Opportunity to work directly with North American staffing markets.
• Career Growth: Structured path to leadership roles within Upstaff's global operations.
• Training & Development: Ongoing learning programs, mentorship, and certifications.
• Collaborative Culture: A dynamic work environment where ideas and teamwork are valued.
• Impactful Work: Be part of a mission-driven company shaping workforce solutions across industries.
• Technology-Enabled Recruitment: Access to advanced ATS, AI sourcing tools, and recruitment analytics platforms.
• International Networking: Build relationships with clients, candidates, and industry professionals worldwide.

About Upstaff Employment Services Inc.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in the U.S. and India, Upstaff delivers tailored recruitment, staffing, and workforce solutions to businesses across healthcare, engineering, industrial, and service assurance sectors. Our global presence combined with local expertise enables us to scale quickly, adapt to client needs, and empower talent across borders.
Join us in Srinagar and be part of a growing international recruitment team driving Upstaff's global success.
Tasks
Recruitment Team Lead
Requirements
- Recruitment Team Lead
About Upstaff
At Upstaff Employment Services Inc., we are a trusted partner in workforce solutions across Canada, the U.S., and now expanding into South Asia. With a proven track record in healthcare, industrial, engineering, and service staffing, we bridge global talent with local opportunities. Our Srinagar office is a vital extension of our operations, delivering high-quality recruitment support to our clients while offering growth opportunities to our people.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Recruitment Team Lead to spearhead our Srinagar-based recruitment operations. The role involves managing a team of recruiters, driving hiring strategies, building robust talent pipelines, and ensuring timely fulfillment of staffing needs across multiple industries.
This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with our Offshore Recruitment Manager in Canada/US.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management

• Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of recruiters to meet monthly and quarterly hiring targets.
• Conduct daily check-ins, weekly team meetings, and performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and deliver upskilling sessions to strengthen team capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement recruitment strategies in alignment with Upstaff's offshore directives.
• Leverage diverse sourcing methods: job portals, social media, referrals, networking, and campus hiring.
• Drive volume hiring as well as niche/specialized role fulfillment.
• Ensure compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.

Candidate & Client Management

• Oversee the screening, shortlisting, and interview coordination process.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience from application to onboarding.
• Support negotiations and smooth transition of selected candidates to onboarding teams.
• Maintain strong coordination with offshore client-facing managers for timely feedback and closures.

Process & Compliance

• Track and manage recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, etc.).
• Prepare and share weekly/monthly recruitment dashboards with the Offshore Manager.
• Ensure compliance with regional labor laws, company hiring policies, and data protection guidelines.
• Implement continuous process improvements to optimize efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the point of escalation for recruitment-related concerns in the Srinagar office.
• Build strong partnerships with internal HR, client managers, and external partners.
• Align local recruitment execution with global Upstaff standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in recruitment, with at least 2 years in a team lead/supervisory capacity.
• Prior exposure to offshore recruitment models and global staffing processes is highly desirable.
• Strong command of ATS, CRM systems, and sourcing tools (LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, thrive under pressure, and deliver results in tight timelines.
• Familiarity with staffing across healthcare, industrial, and engineering roles is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Global Exposure: Opportunity to work directly with North American staffing markets.
• Career Growth: Structured path to leadership roles within Upstaff's global operations.
• Training & Development: Ongoing learning programs, mentorship, and certifications.
• Collaborative Culture: A dynamic work environment where ideas and teamwork are valued.
• Impactful Work: Be part of a mission-driven company shaping workforce solutions across industries.
• Technology-Enabled Recruitment: Access to advanced ATS, AI sourcing tools, and recruitment analytics platforms.
• International Networking: Build relationships with clients, candidates, and industry professionals worldwide.

About Upstaff Employment Services Inc.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in the U.S. and India, Upstaff delivers tailored recruitment, staffing, and workforce solutions to businesses across healthcare, engineering, industrial, and service assurance sectors. Our global presence combined with local expertise enables us to scale quickly, adapt to client needs, and empower talent across borders.
Join us in Srinagar and be part of a growing international recruitment team driving Upstaff's global success.
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