Recruitment lead

• Do you have ICA/SOW contract management experience?

• Would you enjoy delivering effective services that make a difference to our success?

About the Team

 We are a focused team of five professionals, including management, dedicated to delivering high-quality evaluation work on an international scale. Our collaborative environment values clear communication, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence.

About the Role 

We are seeking a Recruitment Lead to oversee vendor relationships and streamline recruitment and onboarding workflows. This position plays a critical role in supporting our global evaluation initiatives by ensuring we have access to top-tier subject matter experts through strategic vendor partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain relationships with current vendor partners to ensure seamless recruitment and onboarding processes

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendor partners to expand our network of qualified subject matter experts

• Manage vendor workflows in compliance with established onboarding protocols and organizational standards

• Coordinate the execution of Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs)

• Review and negotiate SME rate cards to ensure competitive and fair compensation structures

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communications and issue resolution

• Monitor vendor performance and implement improvements to recruitment efficiency

Requirements

• Proven experience managing vendor relationships, preferably in a recruitment or talent acquisition context

• Strong familiarity with Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and SME rate card structures

• Demonstrated ability to scale vendor partnerships while maintaining quality and compliance standards

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse stakeholder groups

• Experience supporting international operations or working with global vendors is highly desirable

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple vendor relationships simultaneously

• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team environment

• Proficient in excel

Work in a way that works for you

 We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for You

• We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents. Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.

• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.

• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.

• Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.

• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.

• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.

• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.

• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the Business           

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals' advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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