Indigo Ogilvy: Recruitment and Human Resources Lead

Indigo Grup SRL is a local full-service communication agency founded in 2003. We bring together creative and strategic-oriented multidisciplinary teams—Creative, Client Service, Media, SMM, and BTL & Events. For creative services, we are affiliated with the Ogilvy international network; for media operations, we are MediaCom and Mindshare affiliates in Moldova. Our expertise spans both local and international markets, delivering proficiency in Awareness and Behaviour Change Communication Strategies.

About the role

This role is part of a new team established to support the development of an international client base and assist local clients with campaigns abroad. As Indigo grows, Recruitment and HR have been prioritized as a key part of our delivery strategy. The role has two main elements:

• Support the identification and contracting of contractors in multiple locations to leverage local market expertise for our clients’ needs.
• Design and implement HR strategies and programs for the business, setting examples for other affiliated businesses in the group.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan to identify and attract expert contractors in locations where we have clients.
• Work with Line Management to list required skills and run searches in selected locations to identify providers.
• Negotiate and contract providers alongside Line Management, and support their integration/onboarding into Indigo.
• Create a recruitment strategy for both employees in Moldova and contractors abroad.
• Collaborate with the management team to identify priorities for HR practices that support growth and foster a great workplace.
• Implement HR practices covering the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Develop initiatives to address training needs and implement IT systems to support HR operations.
• Design financial and non-financial rewards to promote success within the business.
• Lead succession planning to support internal growth and promotions.
• Manage the recruitment pipeline using diverse sources such as referrals, agencies, advertising, branding, and campus hires.
• Work closely with finance and legal to develop necessary templates.
• Follow and achieve agreed personal KPIs and goals.
• Grow the HR team as the business expands.

Requirements

• Self-starter with a keen interest in learning and improving both yourself and others.
• Strong communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
• Experience in resourcing, recruitment, and contracting of employees and external vendors (international exposure is a bonus).
• Ability to design and deliver small training sessions for management.
• Organizational and time-management skills to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Experience with contracts for employees and service providers.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Project management experience is an advantage, as you will help implement new policies and IT systems.
• Experience in a recruitment agency (involving contracting) or in a commercial company managing a full HR agenda.