Selvin Jose

• Led the end-to-end talent acquisition process for the group, including job briefing, proactive sourcing, screening, assessments, offer negotiation, onboarding and training.
• Collaborated closely with senior stakeholders on headcount planning, talent management, budgeting, attrition analysis, and organizational expansion strategies.
• Partnered with cross-functional department heads to define staffing needs and conduct interviews, ensuring optimal role-to-talent alignment.
• Actively headhunted top-tier candidates from competitors within the GCC region to fill leadership, sales and critical positions.
• Ensured strict adherence to recruitment policies, procedures and best practices, recommending process improvements as needed.
• Championed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, driving gender diversity and promoting an inclusive workplace.
• Supported UAE Emiratization initiatives by identifying and hiring qualified UAE nationals in alignment with the national employment policies.
• Conducted comprehensive reference checks and facilitated induction and orientation programs for all new recruits.
• Managed and executed various Employee Engagement Initiatives to boost morale, retention and overall workplace satisfaction.
• Addressed and resolved employee grievances, ensuring a fair and compliant resolution process aligned with the company policies.
• Played a pivotal role in the pre-opening of 24 new retail stores, establishing recruitment processes and manpower planning from the ground up.
• Directed pre-opening activities, including recruitment, training, brand alignment, marketing coordination and operational staffing strategies.
• Led compensation and benefits benchmarking surveys to maintain competitiveness and attract top talent.

• Sourcing candidate profiles through multiple channels including job portals, social media platforms, professional networks, referrals and internal databases.
• Maintained and updated the Applicant Tracking System (Beeline) and managed the Linkedin Recruiter account to support acquisition efforts.
• Collaborated with Finance Heads to oversee budget approvals and hiring processes for specialized and niche roles.
• Conducted regular site visits to Warehouses and Fulfillment Centers to engage alignment on staffing needs.
• Managed high volume temporary and permanent recruitment of blue collar workforce for Warehouses and Fulfillment centers across UAE and KSA.
• Collaborated with 12 outsourcing agencies to efficiently fulfill large-scale short-term staffing requirements for blue-collar roles.

Reason For Leaving - End Of 6 Months Contract

• Managed recruitment for 65+ clients across 8 diverse industries, delivering tailored talent solutions.
• Oversaw the full recruitment lifecycle, including planning, sourcing, screening and salary negotiations.
• Continuously optimized recruitment processes to maintain high standards of quality and timely delivery.
• Consistently achieved and exceeded monthly sales targets by managing the complete sales cycle from lead generation and value proposition to negotiation and deal closure.
• Directed international recruitment efforts, successfully sourcing candidates from different countries within Asia & Europe.

Reason For Leaving - Post Pandemic Lay-Off

• Identified and developed new markets to drive business growth and support the company's strategic objectives.
• Formulated and executed effective business development strategies to capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Specialized in recruitment across Hospitality, FMCG, Retail, Banking & Logistics sectors.
• Conducted regular client visits to strengthen relationships, understand business needs and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Oversaw client invoicing and collections, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial reconciliation.

Reason For Leaving - Redundancy

• Specialized in recruitment across Hospitality, Retail, Logistics & Healthcare industries.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for both sales and non-sales roles.
• Successfully fulfilled diverse hiring requirements across GCC region.
• Managed international recruitment operations, sourcing talent from countries like Philippines, India, Nepal, Morocco, Egypt, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan & Russia.
• Monitored client invoicing and collections, ensuring timely reconciliation and accurate reflection in company accounts.

Reason For Leaving - Better Career Opportunity

• Promoted from Recruiter to Recruitment Manager based on consistent performance and leadership capabilities.
• Lead a team of 20 recruitment and compliance consultants, overseeing daily operations and performance.
• Demonstrated a strong track record in identifying, attracting and securing hard-to-find doctors, nurses and other professionals within tight deadlines.
• Proactively headhunted and sourced medical professionals through various job portals and networking channels.
• Successfully reactivated and placed over 600 doctors from the existing database.
• Monitored team activity daily, providing guidance, support and coaching as needed.
• Represented the company at industry conferences to network with healthcare professionals.

Reason For Leaving - Relocation To UAE