Recruitment Operations Team Lead 

Location: Karachi (Preferred) / Remote – Pakistan

Department: Shared Services 

About Role

We are looking for a Team Lead to lead our dedicated recruitment team in Pakistan, supporting Sperton's global recruitment operations. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team working across multiple industries and continents, while shaping and enhancing the recruitment processes for our international clients.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading recruitment teams, collaborating with international clients, and optimizing recruitment strategies. While we prefer candidates based in Karachi, we are open to remote candidates based in Pakistan.

As the Team Lead, you will be at the helm of driving recruitment success, implementing KPIs that increase team effectiveness and improve position closure rates.

About Sperton

Sperton is a global recruitment and consulting company, headquartered in Norway, with a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We specialize in providing tailored recruitment and HR solutions to clients in industries like Energy, IT, Maritime, Oil & Gas, and more.

Our mission is simple: to connect companies with the best talent, helping them build high-performing teams. With a global reach and an intimate understanding of local markets, we offer services that span permanent recruitment, project-based hiring, talent mapping, and strategic HR support.

The Shared Services Team in Pakistan plays a crucial role in supporting Sperton’s global recruitment operations. We are known for our collaborative culture, transparent processes, and continuous innovation in talent acquisition.

What You Will Do 

✅  Lead and manage all recruitment team activities, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact
✅  Collaborate with Key Account Managers and Business Development Managers to allocate recruitment tasks effectively across the team
✅ Actively participate in new position briefings with Sperton clients to ensure clarity and alignment on roles
✅  Implement and ensure adherence to global recruitment processes within the team
✅  Develop, monitor, and implement KPIs to improve recruitment efficiency and position closure rates
✅  Design and deliver training programs in collaboration with technical experts to enhance team skills and competence
✅  Prepare and present detailed reports on team performance, progress, and challenges to management
✅  Provide insights and suggestions for improving cross-border recruitment processes
✅ Contribute ideas to management team regarding remuneration strategies and performance incentives to boost team motivation and results.

What You Bring

✅ A Bachelor’s degree (preferably in sciences or related fields)
✅ 7-10 years of international recruitment experience 
✅ 2-4 years of experience managing and mentoring recruitment teams
✅ Extensive experience working with clients from American, European, Asian, or MENA regions
✅ Strong leadership and management skills, with a clear vision for team development
✅ Proven coaching and training abilities with documented success in improving team performance

Why Join Sperton?

✅ Lead a dynamic, global team that’s passionate about recruitment and talent acquisition
✅ Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with exposure to international recruitment operations
✅ Flexible work options, with the opportunity to lead remotely or from our Karachi office
✅ Competitive compensation and growth opportunities as you shape the future of our recruitment team.

If you’re ready to lead a talented recruitment team and help shape the future of global talent acquisition, apply now and join us in making a global impact!