Recruitment Manager - Manpower Supply & Administration at Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC)

Position Overview

• The Recruitment Manager is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process for all manpower supply and administrative staffing needs across multiple infrastructure sectors, including construction, energy, transportation, water, and facilities management.
• The role ensures the timely sourcing, selection, mobilization, and retention of qualified talent aligned with project requirements and company standards.

Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to meet manpower requirements for ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects.
• Forecast short-term and long-term manpower needs in coordination with project managers and department heads.
• Maintain a robust talent pipeline for skilled, semi-skilled, and administrative roles across multiple sectors.

Talent Sourcing & Acquisition:

• Identify and engage suitable candidates through job portals, recruitment agencies, social media, databases, and direct sourcing.
• Manage relationships with local and international manpower agencies, ensuring compliance with labor and immigration regulations.
• Oversee bulk recruitment campaigns and overseas hiring drives when required.

Selection & Onboarding:

• Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure suitability for various technical and administrative roles.
• Coordinate trade tests, skill assessments, and background checks as needed.
• Supervise offer management, contract preparation, visa processing, and onboarding documentation.
• Ensure smooth mobilization of new hires to project sites.

Administration & Compliance:

• Ensure all recruitment and employment activities comply with local labor laws and company policies.
• Maintain updated recruitment dashboards, reports, and candidate databases.
• Collaborate with HR and site administration teams for employee deployment and documentation.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Work closely with project directors, line managers, and HR business partners to understand manpower needs.
• Liaise with government agencies, embassies, and labor offices where applicable.
• Support the development of standard operating procedures for manpower supply and administrative management.

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs to improve efficiency and quality of hires.
• Introduce digital tools or systems to streamline recruitment and workforce management.
• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activities.

Performance Indicators

• Time-to-hire and cost-per-hire metrics.
• Quality and retention rate of hires.
• Project manpower fulfilment rate.
• Compliance with labor and company standards.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and recruitment process efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7–10 years of recruitment experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in manpower supply, infrastructure, construction, or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of local and international labor laws, visa procedures, and mobilization processes.
• Experience managing large-scale recruitment campaigns and cross-border hiring.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in recruitment software and HRIS tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.