Recruitment Manager

Purpose The Recruitment Manager shall lead the Authority's recruitment and talent acquisition function by developing and implementing transparent, merit-based, and efficient recruitment strategies aligned with the Pakistan Digital Authority's strategic objectives and human resource framework. The manager shall oversee end-to-end recruitment operations, workforce planning support, employer branding, and recruitment governance to ensure the Authority attracts and appoints highly qualified professionals required to deliver its statutory mandate. Key Responsibilities Recruitment Strategy & Talent Acquisition • Develop and implement the Authority's recruitment strategy in alignment with workforce planning and organizational priorities. • Lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning support, sourcing, assessments, interviews, selection, offers, and onboarding coordination. • Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical, technical, and leadership positions using diverse sourcing channels and strategic partnerships. • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and provide recruitment advisory services. Recruitment Governance • Develop and continuously improve recruitment policies, procedures, SOPs, and competency-based selection frameworks. • Ensure recruitment activities comply with the Pakistan Digital Authority Act, applicable regulations, approved HR frameworks, and principles of transparency, merit, and equal opportunity. • Maintain recruitment records, documentation, and audit trails while supporting internal and external audits. Employer Branding & Stakeholder Engagement • Lead employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns to position the Authority as an employer of choice. • Develop partnerships with universities, professional bodies, recruitment agencies, and industry stakeholders to strengthen talent acquisition. • Coordinate recruitment panels and facilitate effective engagement with hiring managers and selection committees. Recruitment Analytics & Continuous Improvement • Monitor recruitment performance through workforce analytics and key performance indicators, including time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and candidate experience. • Prepare recruitment reports and provide workforce insights to support strategic decision-making. • Drive continuous improvement, automation, and digitalization of recruitment processes while leading and developing the recruitment team. Qualifications & Experience Education • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management Sciences, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution. • A Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field shall be preferred. • Professional certifications such as SHRM, CIPD, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent will be an added advantage. Experience • Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, executive search, or human resource management. • Experience working in government organizations, public sector entities, regulatory authorities, development organizations, or large private sector organizations will be preferred. • Proven experience leading recruitment teams and managing end-to-end recruitment operations. Key Competencies • Strategic talent acquisition • Workforce planning • Employer branding • Stakeholder management • Recruitment analytics • Leadership and team management • Communication and interpersonal skills • Analytical thinking and problem-solving • Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality