Lead Recruiter, Business Functions (Global)
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled recruiters grew significantly in 2025, with a 25% increase in job postings. As companies expand globally, the need for experts who can attract top talent has become crucial. Bjak, a pioneer in digital insurance platforms, is now seeking a Lead Recruiter to drive their hiring strategy. With the job market becoming increasingly competitive, candidates possessing skills like Excel and experience in recruitment are in high demand. Before applying, it's essential to understand the company's mission and values, which emphasize innovation, speed, and ownership.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Lead Recruiter at Bjak, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for business and corporate functions globally. This role is critical in driving the company's hiring strategy and building a scalable Talent Acquisition function. You will work closely with senior leaders to define hiring priorities, organizational needs, and role requirements. Your expertise in recruitment and Excel will be invaluable in this position.The role entails partnering with hiring managers to attract high-impact talent, driving hiring strategy, and helping build a scalable Talent Acquisition function. You will play a critical role in shaping the organization by hiring exceptional talent while mentoring junior recruiters and establishing recruiting best practices across the business.
Bjak is committed to creating a flat organization that values ownership, speed, and individuals who are excited to solve complex problems. The company is expanding beyond insurance and building new, category-defining products globally. As a Lead Recruiter, you will be part of a highly talented and ambitious team focused on engineering and product excellence.
What You Will Do
- Own the end-to-end recruitment process for business and corporate functions globally
- Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to define hiring priorities, organizational needs, role requirements, and workforce planning strategies
- Act as a trusted talent advisor by providing market intelligence, compensation insights, hiring recommendations, and talent market trends
- Lead recruitment efforts for senior, niche, confidential, and business-critical positions across multiple regions
- Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber passive candidates in competitive talent markets
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across key business functions to support both current and future hiring needs
- Conduct talent mapping exercises across target companies, industries, and markets
- Develop strong understanding of global labor markets, compensation trends, and talent availability across multiple countries
- Mentor and support junior recruiters, helping improve sourcing effectiveness, candidate assessment quality, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Establish recruiting best practices, interview calibration standards, sourcing frameworks, and hiring processes across business functions
- Review recruitment performance, pipeline quality, and hiring outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement
What We Are Looking For
- 5-8 years of full-cycle recruitment experience across multiple business and corporate functions
- Proven success recruiting for functions such as Operations, Finance, Marketing, Creative, HR, Legal, Strategy, Consulting, CEO Office, or other business-critical roles
- Demonstrated ability to hire senior, niche, and difficult-to-fill positions across multiple markets
- Strong expertise in sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, talent mapping, referrals, and other creative methods
- Experience with Excel and other recruitment tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a global organization with multiple locations
- Knowledge of labor laws and regulations in different countries
- Experience with recruitment marketing and employer branding
- Certification in recruitment or a related field
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented and ambitious team
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to the latest recruitment tools and technologies
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
- Generous paid time off and vacation days
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Make sure to highlight your experience with Excel and recruitment tools in your resume and cover letter.
- Be prepared to provide examples of your recruitment strategies and successes in your previous roles.
- Show your ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of labor laws and regulations in different countries.
- Prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the company culture, team, and expectations.
- Showcase your creativity in sourcing passive candidates and building talent pipelines.
- Be ready to discuss your experience with recruitment marketing and employer branding.
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