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JOB SPECIFICATION
Job Title (and Post/Dept): Regional Recruitment Manager – Regional Corporate Services Hub (RCSH),
South Asia & Afghanistan Directorate (SAAD)
Location:
Start Date:
British High Commission, New Delhi
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Grade:
Length of contract:
B3 (L)
Permanent
Main purpose of job:
The Regional Recruitment Manager will effectively lead and manage a team of regional recruitment staff in the
delivery of Recruitment of locally engaged staff working at British Embassies, High Commissions and other
Offices located in the South Asia & Afghanistan Directorate.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
Service delivery
 Overall ownership of successful delivery of agreed SLAs/KPIs in Recruitment
 Delivery of HR PRISM Administration for new joinees in all posts in the region
Stakeholder Management
 Ensure that very high engagement levels with all key customers (CSMs and Hiring Managers) are
established and maintained to effectively understand and manage customised recruitment campaigns
and other issues
 Set and manage expectations of Hiring Managers
Team Management
 Engage, motivate and develop the 2 Recruitment Assistants to effectively deliver the recruitment
requirements of the region
 To keep the team update on any policy developments and changes in order to create awareness within
the team and effective delivery of policy guidance.
Strategy/Process Improvement
 Identify, provide and implement innovations for a continually evolving, relevant and effective regionwise recruitment process
Staff Database & MIS
 To ensure effective management of staff database on Prism, an oracle based software.
 Effective management of Recruitment MIS and ensuring an error free input for payroll processing on a
monthly basis.
What we do:
The role of the Regional HR Hub is to provide key HR Services (recruitment, pay and reward, talent and
performance management and HR enquiries) to customers across the region and to provide a strategic and
professional HR capability to support Regional Senior Leaders in delivery of business of objectives.
The HR hub forms an integral part of the global HR offer to staff working in the overseas network for the UK
Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and will lead on all region specific HR issues in collaboration with the
London based HR Directorate. The role reports to the Team Leader – Human Resources and will deliver
through their HR hub team.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure): 2 Recruitment Assistants - A2 (L)
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Key competences required for the job:
Competence 1:
Managing a Quality Service
Competence 2:
Delivering at Pace
Competence 3: Changing & Improving
Competence 4:
Collaborating & Partnering
Competence 5: Leading & Communicating
Competence 6:
Building Capability for all
Language requirements:
Language: English, Hindi
Level of language required: Extensive
Other skills / experience / qualifications:
EDUCATION:
 Post Graduation or equivalent qualification in Human Resource Management
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
 Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a a HR generalist role, preferably Recruitment
 Experience in any of the specialist fields in Human Resources (Performance Management, Pay and
Benefits, Recruitments or Learning and Development.
 Experience in team management
 Experience in a shared service environment is an advantage
 Articulate, level headed with very good customer service orientation
 Excellent IT skills in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
 Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Security Clearance Level required:
As per office policy
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Starting Salary:
For BHC candidates, the LE BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, Basic salary will be Rs. 38,805/- per month together with a 12% provident fund
and 6% superannuation fund. We may, exceptionally, be able to show some flexibility on the starting salary
depending upon the experience of the successful candidate.
Additionally the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a
Group Hospitalisation Scheme with Rs 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management &
appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave,
public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development
opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero
tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has
anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
To apply:
Please note applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered.
(a) Complete the Job Application Form
(b) Attach Statement of Suitability (no more than 1 page of A4) setting out why you are the suitable
person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key
competences.
(c) Attach a detailed CV
We will accept only online applications. Please quote Regional Recruitment Manager in the subject line and
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send to [email protected] by 19 February 2015 midnight.
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Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying,
as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references,
educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion,
belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
Please note: Job offers from the UK Government:
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The UK Government, including UK Trade and Investment, does not send unsolicited emails with job
offers - either direct or through agents. Government vacancies are advertised on official websites in the
UK:www.careers-civilservice.gov.uk or in India on the British High Commission’s website.
All British High Commission vacancies are filled through a competitive process managed by our Human
Resources Section. You will never be approached directly by the High Commissioner with an offer of a
job.
Some job scams falsely use the names and job titles of genuine High Commission staff. A genuine
email from an official member of staff will always be sent from our official email address - @fco.gov.uk.
It will never be sent from a hotmail or yahoo type email account.
SAAD RCSH, HR Hub
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Date: 5 February 2015
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