Head of Recruitment

About the Position:

• The European Azerbaijan School is seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly organized Head of Recruitment to lead and develop the full recruitment cycle across the organization. This role requires a strong leader who can design effective hiring strategies, manage recruitment operations, and ensure the school attracts and hires the highest-quality professionals in both academic and administrative positions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Recruitment Leadership

• Develop and implement the school’s recruitment strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Forecast staffing needs and create annual recruitment plans for all departments.
• Lead employer branding initiatives to position EAS as a top workplace in the education sector.

Operational Recruitment Management

• Oversee the end-to-end hiring process, including vacancy announcements, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Ensure timely and high-quality hiring for academic, administrative, and leadership roles.
• Supervise and mentor the recruitment team, ensuring productivity and professional growth.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Create and continuously update recruitment policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws and internal regulations.
• Use data and analytics to evaluate recruitment performance and implement improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with department heads and school leadership to understand recruitment needs.
• Ensure excellent communication and coordination throughout the hiring process.
• Represent the Recrutiment Department in internal and external meetings related to talent acquisition.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Support initiatives that enhance employee integration, engagement, and retention.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in Azerbaijan Language and English. 
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, labor legislation, and Recruitment processes.
• Experience working in educational institutions is an advantage.

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.

Please indicate “Head of Recruitment” in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.