Recruiter

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a driven and strategic Non-IT Recruiter to join our dynamic team. This is a unique 360-degree role that blends expert recruitment with business development. You will be instrumental in building our non-IT practice, from identifying and winning new client partnerships to spearheading searches for niche, senior, and hard-to-hire roles across domains such as:

• Leadership & C-Suite: General Management, VP/SVP roles, CXOs
• BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance): Investment Banking, Private Equity, Risk & Compliance, Actuarial
• Manufacturing & Engineering: Supply Chain, Procurement, Plant Leadership, R&D
• Legal & Compliance: Company Secretaries, Legal Counsels, Compliance Officers
• Pharma & Healthcare: Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs
• Consumer & Retail: Sales & Marketing, Brand Management, E-commerce
• Functional Roles: HR, Finance, Digital Marketing, Strategy & Consulting

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Client Partnership (40%):

• Proactively identify, target, and secure new client relationships within designated non-IT sectors.
• Conduct effective client meetings to understand hiring needs, position HeadSpace HR's value proposition, and negotiate terms of business.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of client requirements, acting as a trusted talent advisor.
• Develop and execute a strategic BD plan to grow the non-IT vertical.

End-to-End Recruitment & Headhunting (60%):

• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for senior and niche positions: from taking the mandate to offer acceptance.
• Employ advanced headhunting techniques (X-Ray Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, market mapping, direct sourcing, referral generation) to identify passive talent.
• Conduct in-depth candidate screenings and interviews to assess not just skills but also cultural fit, motivation, and career aspirations.
• Create compelling candidate profiles and present detailed shortlists to clients.
• Skillfully manage the offer process, including negotiation, closing, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
• Build and maintain a robust network of high-caliber professionals in your domain expertise.

What We're Looking For (Qualifications & Experience):

• Experience: 3+ years of proven experience in non-IT recruitment, preferably within a search firm, executive search, or a high-performance staffing agency.

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrable success in:

• Business Development: Winning new clients and managing accounts.

• Headhunting: Closing difficult, niche, or senior-level mandates (e.g., roles requiring 8+ years of experience).

• 360-Degree Role: Managing the entire process from client acquisition to candidate placement.

• Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of one or more non-IT domains (e.g., BFSI, Manufacturing, Pharma, Legal).

• Skills:

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• A hunter mentality with a proactive and persistent approach.
• Strong research and sourcing skills with expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter and other direct sourcing tools.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to build rapport with senior candidates and clients.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a target-driven environment.