OYO Rooms Partners with TCG, Inc. HR Executive Search Experts
January 25, 2019 – OYO Rooms has selected The Christopher Group as their strategic partner in their search for a Vice President of Human Resources and four Directors of Talent Acquisition positions. This department growth build-out will be led and executed by Nathaniel Schiffer, Erin Merker, Patricia Duff, Samantha Frye, & Keith Wright.
Launched in 2013, OYO is South Asia’s largest hotel chain with a presence in India, U.K., China, Malaysia, and Nepal. With over 10,000 exclusive hotels in its chain, OYO is one of a kind and has pioneered the world’s first full stack technology led hospitality model. Its network includes major metros, regional business hubs, top leisure destinations as well as pilgrimage towns. OYO revolutionized the fragmented and legacy-driven budget hospitality space in India by enabling standardization of services, amenities and in-room experience. OYO’s Head of US Operations, Woods Buckley explains, “There is a huge disconnect between the demand and supply of quality living spaces today which forces travelers to compromise on location, quality, and price. OYO uses technology and talent to fix this problem.†Through the use of its proprietary apps for inventory-management, room-service, revenue-management, and customer relationship management, OYO has delivered predictable, affordable and available budget-room accommodation to millions of travelers in India. The company’s vision is to become the most preferred and trusted hotel brand in the world.
The Vice President of Human Resources position at OYO will be responsible for developing, leading and executing the HR strategy to establish OYO as an employer of choice through the company’s continued growth. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the four Directors of Talent Acquisition will oversee the recruitment and training of the specialized groups at OYO. “After researching the available agencies, The Christopher Group impressed us with their thorough approach and reputation for quality in the industry,†said Woods.
“The Christopher Group (TCG) is incredibly excited to partner with OYO Rooms to help them achieve their exponential growth objectives,†said Nathaniel Schiffer, Vice President & Managing Partner at TCG. “We have successfully partnered with the likes of Dell, BP, Comcast, Parker Hannifin, Komatsu, and many others when a company is selecting search partner to muscle build their HR organization within a single HR vertical or across multiple HR verticals. What differentiates our product offering is our ability to bring the same speed, quality and service as delivered with a single retained search to a search project where we are often filling as many as 5 to 15 roles simultaneously.â€
Founded in 1998 by Tom and Paula Christopher, The Christopher Group has become one of the nation’s largest and most respected boutique HR Executive Search Firms. They have created a highly specialized boutique firm, staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners, that utilizes proprietary, scientific, and industry-leading systems, tools, and processes. As a result, 92% of all searches in our filled in the first 2 Slates of candidates! Exceptional client and candidate experience are ensured through exclusive and unique Concierge Service. From search commencement to the first day of employment, every TCG client and candidate will enjoy unparalleled, comprehensive, professional, and stress eliminating support services to ensure the very best search experience.