Country Manager

At Innodata, we’re working with the world’s largest technology companies on the next generation of generative AI and large language models (LLMs).

The Country General Manager will spearhead efforts to establish a robust framework for country-specific talent acquisition, focusing on evaluating skill availability, validating competencies, assessing labor laws, exploring payment models, and partnering with vendors, staffing agencies, and universities. This strategic role requires an in-depth understanding of the country’s talent landscape, regulatory environment, and cost structures to facilitate effective and compliant talent sourcing and onboarding.

What you’ll be doing:

You will be responsible to create a scalable and compliant talent acquisition strategy that aligns with business goals. This will include:

• Conduct comprehensive research to understand the availability of skills and workforce competencies within the target country.
• Analyze labor laws and compliance requirements concerning crowdsourcing, employment contracts, and workforce engagement.
• Evaluate and recommend cost-effective talent acquisition strategies, including compensation benchmarking and payment models.
• Identify, assess, and establish relationships with local staffing partners, recruitment agencies, and talent vendors.
• Collaborate with universities and educational institutions to tap into emerging talent and build a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Design and implement validation mechanisms to assess and verify skill sets, certifications, and qualifications of talent pools.
• Develop and recommend payment models considering local regulations, taxation policies, and industry standards.
• Create a network of stakeholders, including educational institutions, and professional bodies, to strengthen the talent sourcing ecosystem.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to adapt strategies and ensure compliance.

What we need you to bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, International Relations, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, HR consultancy, or business development with a focus on in-country talent markets.
• Strong understanding of local labor laws, compliance standards, and talent validation methodologies.
• Expertise in developing and implementing talent validation processes.
• Experience in developing partnerships with educational institutions and staffing partners.
• Expertise in compensation benchmarking, payment processing, and cost-effective hiring strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.