Question

Assuming that the Managing Director’s position of your organization has become vacant, and the
organization needs a replacement from abroad to fill that vacancy during this COVID-19 pandemic
period. As HR manager, how would you conduct the recruitment and selection?

Answer 1

Answer) Recruitment and selection of a Managing director is a bit different than general selection process. It includes some key things which shall be done so that an appropriate director is appointed because this position plays a key role in success or failure of the company. So, as an HR manager, I think this how the process should be conducted -

1-) First it is important to know the Market and the competetion . This means what talent is their in the market and what type of pay structure does other companies have of the same sector for this role. It is important because a potential candidate would have years of experience and would think profoundly before changing the path of his/her career and joining the company ,so its important that the job has the ingredients to offer that the candidate might find appealing.

2-) The second step will be to develop a talent funnel startegy where it means that as fast as possible , the company should identify what key skills or expertise does the job demands and screening should begin to find the potential candidates. As hiring any general manager takes a lot of time and meetings, it is essential that during this pandemic the process happen as quickly as possible. AS an HR Manager , I would look at various platforms such as LinkedIn, or industrial contacts , to get the information if suitable candidates.

3-) Interviewing the Candidates but keeping in mind that we are assessing them but they are also assessing the work culture and the corporate structure. If they don't like ,they won't join. So it is essential that the start is smooth, they are introduced to the company hiring managers and Ceo and have an overall view of the company to give their feedback.

4-) The last step is the closure which requires persistence and patience. Even if we fastrack it but it will take time as the director will have to give it a lot of thought. But the main thing is to be patient and not rush, and giving an offer to the most appropriate candidate which he/she can't refuse and hence if they accept, after the paperwork they are hired.

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