Round up of jobs-as of 20th May

As I analyze the jobs posted on the NPA splitzone -the platform that about 400 of us associates of the global network use to share HOT candidates and HOT job openings, there are some interesting observations that are validated!!

1. There is hiring happening-as a trickle-but mostly these are all 'tough nuts to crack' types. "Wonderful to have' type requirements, which are almost perennially open-hoping and waiting for the 'elusive catch'!!

2. Almost all the positions posted are specialists in nature. Despite jobs being listed all across the globe, one underlying feature -is the lack of expat jobs!! Almost everyone wants local candidates to be hired -even if the positions are abroad.

As an associate from Israel explained it -"I serve Israeli clients in APAC and actually I am very busy and have lots of new openings in China, Singapore and AU. Lots of openings but slow to close if at all"

Well, I am hoping to get to work on a Nasdaq listed client of hers -who is looking for a VP Sales in India. 

3.Collaboration works better!! Over the past year-we have noticed that especially in cross border senior hires, it is very essential to be in sync with the cultural sensitivities-both at the client level and the candidate level-to make a great hire.

Recently, we closed a mandate for a Country Manager for a Canadian company referred to us by an American associate who successfully hand held us-by setting expectations and continuous communication!! The key is the 'consultative approach' that clinched us-instead of the usual 'commodity approach' when job descriptions are shared across the internet!

 

Well here is a sample of the indicative roles-let me know should you need more details, as we do not have the permission to reveal more information at this stage!

Test Equipment Engineer Salary Range: $65,000 - $74,000 Location: Alabama, USA

Maintenance Manager  Date: May 13, 2009 Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 Location: Ohio, USA

Senior Accountant Date: May 8, 2009 Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 Location: Florida, USA

Human Resources Manager Date: May 13, 2009 Salary Range: $70,0000  - $90,000 Location: Arkansas, USA

VP of Engineering Date: May 11, 2009 Salary Range : $170,000  - $200,000 Location: Washington, USA

General Manager - ECM Date: May 13, 2009 Salary Range: $150,000 - $300,000 Location: Queensland, Australia

Business Development Manager Date: May 11, 2009 Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000  Location: New South Wales, Australia

Engineering Projects Manager Date: May 15, 2009 Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000 Location: Victoria, Australia

Business Manager Date: May 15, 2009 Salary Range: $3,000 - $4,000 Location: Indonesia

Senior Information Systems Auditor Switzerland Date: May 12, 2009 Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 Location: Switzerland

 

By the way, hope you can review some of the jobs we are working in India-across different industries!

COO - for a turbine manufacturing company

Industrial Relations manager for a manufacturing co.

Employee Relations Manager - MNC firm

HR head for a growing services company

Director Product Development - MNC firm

Watch out for some senior openings coming up with an infrastructure (power) project and an auto manufacturing company shortly!!

Manager-Human Capital -BIG FOUR firm in Europe

For a BIG FOUR consulting firm expanding its presence in Southern Europe, we are on the lookout for seasoned consulting professionals for developing & delivering business over multiple client engagements

The ideal person would be someone with a flair in Compensation & Benefits with a strong grounding in job evaluation/competency mapping and HR systems.

We are looking at MBAs from premier schools-with about 6-9yrs post qualification experience in a good international consulting firm -with a strong business orientation & ability to develop and present solutions to prospects and clients.

Those with lesser handson experience in compensation,performance management, M&A, setting up HR systems for startups -can be considered for a senior consultant role. The operative term, as my client put it, was 'an intelligent slogger' who is strong analytically, and good on tools and methodologies.

Salaries are exciting-with an additional 20% thrown in as variable pay! Remember, the tax rate in that part of the world is 22%-and so one can imagine a better savings potential!!

Should you be aware of anyone desirous of making a mark internationally, I shall be delighted to hear from you..

RSVP menon@optionsindia.com or +919849040820 before Monday!! Interviews scheduled in the last week of August.....Hurry!

Know of anyone wanting to be a recruiter in Hyderabad?

We work on some real tough assignments and challenging clients.

Most of our clients have lots of recruiters on their team -and work with dozens of recruitment firms!!

And so, none of our jobs are easy to fill!!Absolutely no shortcuts for us!!! Each one of our recruitment team works across the life cycle of hiring. Each one manages a client, understands the role before searching for the right fit- screen them, arrange interviews, counsel candidates for the right openings, and...find the 'right person for the right job'!! It only brings out the best in us :-)!

We are constantly looking for the best of people..people who arent even looking for a change-but who wd be definitely better off doing more exciting roles elsewhere!!

We work across industries- IT and Non IT. We dont do any hiring for BPOs. No freshers. Infact not many even below 3yrs.

As member of Executive Recruiters Association (http://www.era.org.in) we have opportunities to meet the best of recruiters in the fraternity, exchange notes with them, benchmark best practices and constantly raise the bar. Why, we even have 'recruiter training programs' occasionally to hone our skills!!

So most of our recruiters are talking to people more qualified and older than them..as equals!!

Telecom, Infrastructure, consulting firms, Insurance, Retail, FMCG, Consumer durables, Industrial goods, Finance companies,....manufacturing companies..across India.Some of our clients are in China, UK, USA, Malaysia, and yes, even Holland and Guatemala!! Its a learning experience just dealing with these global players!!

Should you feel you know some one -who is good at solving problems, and is willing to -at all times, do feel free to reach out to me. Just mail menon@optionsindia.com !!

PS- pl recommend only for those who want to pursue recruitment as a career!!

Consulting Opportunites in a BIG FOUR @ Delhi/Mumbai

Here are a couple of exciting consulting opportunities!!

As a senior associate in the Business Advisory Services,of a BIG FOUR
of the consulting industry, you would be providing services to a host
of clients in infrastructure ( roads, ports, airports, railways) and
power sectors-ranging from strategic/bid/regulatory advisory to
corporate clients/infrastructure companies/Government.

The positions are based out of Delhi or Mumbai, but the person will be
required to travel extensively within India and overseas for business.

Your mission will be complex and multi-faceted, but center around
three key areas:

• Financial modeling skills
• Technical, Economic and Regulatory Skills
• Ability to work effectively in an advisory environment and be able
to manage clients independently with very limited supervision.

Your role will be a unique mix of micro-level operational enhancements
that will sharpen your analytical skills, and high-level corporate
governance and consulting skills.

Feel free to reach out to me on my mobile phone +91 98490 40820 or mail menon at optionsindia dot com!!