Assistant manager - Talent Acquisition

At EFS Facilities Services, we are looking for a smart, energetic, and hands-on Assistant manager - Talent Acquisition to support high-volume recruitment across our operations in Bangladesh. The role will focus on recruiting frontline, blue-collar, and support staff for multiple project locations while developing strong direct sourcing networks and ensuring timely mobilisation and replacement hiring.

Role Overview

The Assistant manager - Talent Acquisition will manage end-to-end recruitment for frontline and support roles across EFS Bangladesh. The position requires a strong understanding of high-volume recruitment, local talent markets, community-based sourcing, candidate assessment, mobilisation, and recruitment compliance.

The role will work closely with HR, Operations, site teams, and hiring managers to fulfil new project, replacement, backup, and short-notice manpower requirements. A key responsibility will be to build direct, ethical, and cost-effective sourcing channels without relying on paid agents, brokers, or middlemen.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end, high-volume recruitment of frontline, blue-collar, and support staff across multiple project locations
• Work closely with hiring managers and Operations to understand manpower requirements, priorities, salary benchmarks, and mobilisation schedules
• Build and continuously expand direct sourcing networks through community contacts, training institutes, referral pools, and other local channels
• Source candidates ethically without payments to agents, brokers, or middlemen
• Maintain active talent pipelines, backup resources, and standby pools to support absenteeism, attrition, replacements, and urgent site requirements
• Develop and publish recruitment advertisements through relevant sourcing platforms and media
• Prepare and update job descriptions for new and existing positions
• Screen CVs and applications, conduct initial interviews, assess candidate suitability, and coordinate shortlisting with department heads
• Discuss candidate availability and salary expectations and arrange interviews with relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate the complete interview process while ensuring timely communication and a positive candidate experience
• Use appropriate assessment methods and tools to evaluate candidate skills, suitability, and organisational fit
• Support workforce mobilisation for new project wins and site deployments
• Collect and verify required joining and visa-processing documents from selected candidates
• Coordinate with HR colleagues and relevant departments for new hire orientation and onboarding
• Maintain accurate candidate records, CV databases, recruitment trackers, and Applicant Tracking System records
• Prepare recruitment reports covering vacancy status, time-to-fill, sourcing effectiveness, offer acceptance, and other recruitment metrics
• Follow the applicable approval matrix before issuing offer letters
• Monitor recruitment data and recommend improvements to sourcing and selection processes
• Promote diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, recruitment procedures, Talent Acquisition SOPs, and organisational policies
• Handle candidate and employee information with appropriate confidentiality
• Travel regularly to project sites and remote locations to support recruitment and operational manpower requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in high-volume or frontline blue-collar recruitment
• Recruitment experience within facilities management, manufacturing, construction, security, retail, or a similar high-volume industry is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vacancies, urgent replacements, and tight mobilisation timelines
• Strong local sourcing network across project locations, with the ability to develop new sourcing channels in unfamiliar areas
• Practical experience in candidate sourcing, CV screening, interviewing, assessment, offer coordination, and onboarding support
• Good understanding of recruitment reporting, sourcing effectiveness, time-to-fill, vacancy management, and talent-pipeline development
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work closely with HR, Operations, hiring managers, site teams, and candidates
• Good communication skills in English and Bengali (Bangla)
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications
• Confidence in using Applicant Tracking Systems, digital HR platforms, recruitment systems, and data-based trackers
• Understanding of local labour laws, recruitment compliance, visa documentation, and candidate data confidentiality
• Ability to work at pace and manage high-volume, short-turnaround recruitment requirements
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites and remote locations
• Strong ownership, organisational ability, adaptability, and a solution-focused approach
• Professional and polished presentation with a strong focus on internal and external customer service

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a relevant business qualification from a recognised institution
• Professional certification in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition will be an added advantage

Why Join EFS Facilities Services?

• Be part of a leading international integrated facilities management organisation
• Support workforce mobilisation and service delivery across diverse project environments
• Build strong local talent networks and contribute to sustainable, cost-effective recruitment
• Work closely with HR, Operations, hiring managers, and site leadership teams
• Develop practical experience across high-volume recruitment, workforce planning, mobilisation, and talent-pipeline management
• Join a multicultural, people-focused, and performance-driven working environment

Location

Dhaka, Bangladesh