Syed Musheeruddin Ahmed

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
•Lead full-cycle recruitment for multiple brands under Transsion Holdings across GCC markets, managing end-to-end hiring processes from requisition to onboarding.
•Sourced high-quality candidates through job portals, social media platforms, professional networks, and offline recruitment events, building strong talent pipelines.
•Conducted phone screenings and competency-based interviews for junior, mid-level, senior, and executive roles, ensuring alignment with business and cultural requirements.
•Partnered closely with hiring managers to define job specifications, qualification criteria, and recruitment strategies to meet workforce needs effectively.
•Managed job postings, application screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and successful hiring closure.
•Monitored and analyzed recruitment KPIs including Time-to-Hire, Time-to-Fill, and Source of Hire, leveraging data insights to optimize hiring efficiency.
•Designed and implemented candidate experience surveys, driving continuous improvement in recruitment processes and employer branding.
•Trained and coached hiring managers on structured interviewing techniques and effective candidate assessment methodologies.
•Maintained proactive communication with candidates throughout the hiring lifecycle to ensure strong engagement and positive candidate experience.
•Developed and maintained a structured talent pipeline database to support proactive workforce planning. Facilitated employee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires. Prepared detailed recruitment reports and hiring analytics for senior management review and strategic decision-making. Supported broader HR operations and administrative functions as required.

•Coordinate with local and overseas recruitment agencies to source and fill open vacancies.
•Identify and implement the most effective recruitment channels based on role requirements and hiring urgency.
•Define and manage recruitment SLAs (Service Level Agreements) to ensure timely hiring.
•Create and publish job postings across job portals, social media platforms, and internal systems.
•Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, salary negotiation, and candidate engagement until onboarding.
•Handle social media hiring, niche/technical hiring, and leadership-level recruitment.
•Meet walk-in applicants, collect and assess CVs to determine suitability.
•Ensure all vacancies are filled within the targeted timeline with qualified candidates.
•Forward shortlisted CVs to department heads for evaluation and coordinate interview processes.
•Conduct new employee orientation and explain company benefits and policies.
•Maintain an organized and updated database of applicants for current and future vacancies.

•Supported core HR functions including recruitment, performance evaluation, and training of pharmacists and other required positions across the company.
•Assisted managers with end-to-end hiring procedures, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and selection processes.
•Conducted regular follow-ups with hiring managers to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment plans and ensure timely implementation.
•Researched and recommended new and innovative sourcing channels to attract active and passive candidates.
•Maintained accurate and up-to-date applicant tracking and interview data records. Assisted in preparing and issuing employment offer packages to selected candidates.