Senior Recruitment Manager (Mass Event Operations)

Senior Recruitment Lead – Mass Event Operations

Why this role exists

Andovar's DCA division builds multilingual speech, text and image datasets — collection, transcription and annotation — for some of the world's largest technology and AI companies. It is the fastest-growing part of the business, and delivery complexity has outgrown coordination-style project management. We are hiring a Senior PM to own our most complex accounts end-to-end, lead a distributed delivery pod, and make delivery predictable: problems surfaced in week one, not at 70% delivered.

Location

Bangkok, Thailand (remote or willing to relocate)

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Lead to design, lead, and execute mass recruitment campaigns that mobilize thousands of contributors within tight timeframes. This role focuses on high-volume, rapid-deployment recruitment with a focus on quality screening and onboarding of diverse, low-skilled contributor pools. The ideal candidate has proven success scaling recruitment operations under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Strategy & Planning

• Design end-to-end recruitment campaigns for 1,000+ contributors within 2-8 week timeframes
• Develop recruitment funnels, timelines, and KPI targets aligned with campaign goals
• Create scalable recruitment processes that maintain quality while maximizing volume
• Build contingency plans to meet hard deadlines with fluctuating applicant pools

Team Leadership & Scaling

• Build and manage recruitment teams of 5-20+ people (recruiters, screeners, coordinators)
• Conduct rapid team onboarding and training to meet campaign demands
• Implement quality assurance systems to prevent bottlenecks at scale
• Mentor junior recruiters and establish best practices for high-velocity hiring

Source Development & Outreach

• Identify and activate multiple recruitment channels (universities, NGOs, community centers, online platforms, street teams, referral networks)
• Negotiate with community partners and local organizations for contributor access
• Design targeted messaging for different contributor segments
• Manage relationships with local media, influencers, and community leaders for campaign amplification

Screening & Qualification

• Establish fast-track screening methodologies (phone, online assessment, in-person) suitable for high volume
• Create role-specific qualification criteria balancing speed and quality
• Implement multi-stage funnels with clear drop-off thresholds
• Monitor screening quality metrics and adjust processes in real-time

Data & Analytics

• Track recruitment funnel metrics (applications, screen rate, offer rate, acceptance rate)
• Generate daily/weekly dashboards on campaign progress vs. targets
• Identify recruitment bottlenecks and implement rapid solutions
• Perform post-campaign analysis and document lessons learned

Contributor Experience

• Oversee initial onboarding and communication workflows for new contributors
• Manage contributor FAQs, paperwork, and logistics coordination
• Resolve recruitment-related issues escalated from contributors
• Gather feedback to improve future campaign cycles

Required Experience

Must-Have

• 5+ years in recruitment or talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Proven success recruiting 1,000+ people in a single campaign (events, projects, seasonal initiatives, field operations)
• Experience managing recruitment teams in rapid-growth scenarios
• Familiarity with low-skilled labor recruitment or community-based hiring
• Time-constrained project delivery – comfort working against tight, non-negotiable deadlines
• Fluency in English; Mandarin or regional languages a plus

Strongly Preferred

• Willing to relocate to Bangkok
• Background in event management, campaign operations, or large-scale logistics
• Experience with contingent or gig workforce management
• Exposure to recruiting in Southeast Asia or similar emerging markets
• Familiarity with recruitment software/ATS (Lever, Greenhouse, Workable) or CRM platforms
• Track record scaling operations from 50 to 5,000+ people

Key Competencies

• Operational Excellence – Manages complexity, prioritizes ruthlessly, executes flawlessly under pressure
• Problem-Solving – Identifies blockers early and implements rapid solutions; doesn't wait for perfect answers
• Stakeholder Management – Communicates clearly with partners, leadership, and contributors across cultures
• Leadership – Builds and inspires teams quickly; empowers others to own results
• Creativity – Designs innovative sourcing strategies and recruitment channels
• Resilience – Remains calm and adaptive when campaigns need rapid pivots
• Data-Driven – Uses metrics to guide decisions; transparent about progress and challenges

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: DOE based on campaign complexity managed
• Benefits: Health insurance, professional development, flexible work arrangements
• Campaign Bonuses: Performance-based incentives for meeting recruitment targets
• Relocation: Relocation package available for candidates moving to Bangkok

Application Process

Candidates should submit:

1. Resume/CV highlighting mass recruitment campaign experience
2. Cover letter describing 1–2 campaigns where you hired 1,000+ contributors (metrics, timeline, team size)
3. 2–3 references from previous employers who can speak to high-volume hiring success

Why This Role

• Lead high-impact campaigns that generate real business value
• Scale operations from concept to thousands of contributors
• Build and mentor a growing recruitment team
• Work with a dynamic organization in a fast-growing Southeast Asia market
• Competitive compensation tied to campaign success

Hiring Timeline

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
• Target start date: Within 2–4 weeks of offer acceptance