Frontline Recruitment_Lead (Facility Management)

Sodexo; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a skilled leader to drive end-to-end bulk hiring for blue-collar roles within Food and Facilities Management in Mumbai. You will oversee a recruiter team, ensure timely closures, and optimize cost-per-hire while building sustainable talent pipelines.

The role requires proven bulk-hiring experience, strong stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of the Mumbai hiring landscape. You will collaborate with operations for manpower planning and drive innovative sourcing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in blue-collar bulk hiring across large operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Hands-on experience with hiring in Mumbai/local ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end bulk hiring delivery for blue-collar roles across the region.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 10+ recruiters to achieve hiring targets and productivity benchmarks.
• Drive monthly/quarterly hiring plans aligned to business demand and workforce forecasts.
• Ensure closure of positions within TAT and cost-per-hire targets.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines and databases for recurring roles.
• Develop and manage local sourcing channels: vendors, contractors, field sourcing, job drives, referrals, and community networks.
• Establish institutional and agency partnerships for continuous talent supply.
• Monitor recruitment funnel metrics, attrition trends, and source effectiveness; recommend actionable interventions.
• Partner closely with operations and line managers for manpower planning, requisition clarity, and offer closures.
• Ensure process compliance, documentation, and recruitment MIS accuracy.
• Drive employee referral programs and alternative sourcing innovations.
• Support offer rollout, joining coordination, and onboarding handover to HR operations.

Skills

Bulk Hiring

Team Leadership

Vendor Management

Data-driven Decision Making

Job description

Role Description:

Lead and drive end-to-end bulk hiring for blue-collar roles across Food and Facilities Management (FM) services in the region. Accountable for meeting hiring volumes, managing a recruiter team, and building sustainable talent pipelines within defined timelines and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end bulk hiring delivery for blue-collar roles across the region
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 10+ recruiters to achieve hiring targets and productivity benchmarks
• Drive monthly/quarterly hiring plans aligned to business demand and workforce forecasts
• Ensure closure of positions within TAT and cost-per-hire targets
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines and databases for recurring roles
• Develop and manage local sourcing channels: vendors, contractors, field sourcing, job drives, referrals, and community networks
• Establish institutional and agency partnerships for continuous talent supply
• Monitor recruitment funnel metrics, attrition trends, and source effectiveness; recommend actionable interventions
• Partner closely with operations and line managers for manpower planning, requisition clarity, and offer closures
• Ensure process compliance, documentation, and recruitment MIS accuracy
• Drive employee referral programs and alternative sourcing innovations
• Support offer rollout, joining coordination, and onboarding handover to HR operations

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in blue-collar bulk hiring, preferably in Food Services / Facilities Management / Hospitality / Staffing
• Strong Mumbai market exposure with hands-on experience in local hiring ecosystems
• Experience in team handling (min. 58 recruiters)
• Strong understanding of high-volume hiring metrics (TAT, cost, conversion ratios)
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in high-pressure, target-driven environments
• Strong planning, execution, and people leadership capabilities

Core Skills:

• Bulk Hiring & Workforce Planning
• Team Leadership & Productivity Management
• Vendor & Channel Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Data-driven Decision Making
• Execution Excellence