13706 - Senior Recruiter, Dubai UAE (hybrid)

Kelly Services Inc.; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Recruiter for a hybrid role based in Dubai, UAE. You will take charge of the end-to-end recruiting process, including candidate selection and interview scheduling, while supporting both candidates and hiring managers throughout. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of recruitment experience in the UAE and familiarity with local employment law. Strong English and Arabic communication skills are essential. This is a one-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• 5 years of end-to-end Recruitment experience.
• Proven experience recruiting in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruiting process.
• Conduct candidate selection and scheduling of interviews.
• Provide documentation of selection decisions.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Knowledge of employment law

Communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Proficiency in Arabic & English

Tools

ATS systems (Workday)

Job description

Together we change lives.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey, you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. You’ll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team, we celebrate inclusion, caring, and collaboration. As a company, we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first – so your impact really will change lives.

Join our international RPO Team immediately for a hybrid assignment based in Dubai, UAE!

The Senior Recruiter is accountable for:

As a member of an international team of Recruiters and Sourcers in the field of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), you will be working directly with our client, a purpose-driven science and technology leader in the EMEA region.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end recruiting process for professionals. Your core tasks include briefing calls with our client and autonomous candidate selection, screening application documents, conducting telephone interviews, and scheduling Hiring Manager interviews. Provide detailed documentation of selection decisions, support candidates and managers during the hiring process, including offer and contract administration. As one of our first points of client contact, you are in regular exchange with the Hiring Managers, HR community, and other stakeholders.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• 5 years of Recruitment experience (end-to-end process)
• Proven experience recruiting in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Experience in Africa is a significant plus
• Knowledge of employment law and the Dubai market
• Experience working with ATS systems (Workday is a plus)
• Comfortable working within process-driven environments and consistently meeting established KPI’s
• Demonstrates a structured approach to work and excels at setting priorities to manage tasks efficiently
• Attitude focused on customers and interacting with them
• Self-assured yet friendly manner and outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and administrative skills
• Reliable working methods, enjoyment of working with a high degree of autonomy
• You communicate professionally in Arabic & English
• Strong focus on talent acquisition, collaboration and agility
• Demonstrates urgency and proactiveness in filling roles
• Possesses the ability to influence hiring decisions appropriately
• Operates with speed and efficiency in the talent acquisition process

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work in the Dubai office 3 days per week

This position comes with a one-year fixed-term contract (with the possibility of extension).

Location: Dubai, UAE

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.