Human Resources Specialist

Taqeef; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking a qualified HR professional responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and selecting candidates to meet the company's staffing needs. The role includes planning recruitment and training activities, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and providing support throughout the onboarding process. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in HR or Business Administration and over 4 years of experience in HR functions, strong communication skills, and proficiency in recruitment platforms. This position offers an opportunity to enhance workplace satisfaction and retention.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, and training functions.
• Strong exposure to recruitment and training platforms and tools.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and selecting qualified candidates for staffing needs.
• Plan and execute recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Conduct employee training and development processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of employment laws

MS Office proficiency

Education

BSc in HR or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Recruitment platforms

Job description

Role Purpose

• Responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and selecting qualified candidates to meet the staffing needs of the company. Work closely with hiring managers to ensure the recruitment process is efficient, effective, and aligned with the company's goals and values.
• Plan and execute the recruitment, training, onboarding, and induction activities and ensure their compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Promptly respond to employees/department requests and ensure high-quality service provision.
• Ensure accurate HRIS data.
• Participate in the implementation of the new (PAS) performance appraisal system.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute the recruitment activities, including the job posting, candidate searching, phone screening, interview scheduling, candidate selection and final offer.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date hiring documentation and candidate data in (HRIS) and shared folders.
• Conduct a background/reference check to ensure a competent candidate's selection process.
• Represent the organization at external recruitment events such as Career and Job Fairs to attract potential candidates.
• Develop and maintain effective sourcing channels, including job portals, social media (e.g., LinkedIn), the corporate website, and employee referral programs.
• Plan and execute effective onboarding and induction process for new hires. Ensure that all required onboarding documents are completed.
• Coordinate internal recruitment processes and support and guide employees and hiring managers.
• Coordinate and execute training activities to ensure timely completion of the annual training plan.
• Track training activities data and update the HRIS.
• Coordinate the probation appraisal process for new hires, ensuring it is completed on time.
• Support the execution of employee engagement activities to enhance workplace satisfaction and retention.
• Act as a point of contact between candidates, new hires, employees, and management, providing excellent service and addressing their needs and inquiries.
• Assist employees during the performance appraisal, including new PAS system implementation, user training and system support.
• Assist Talent Manager in ongoing activities when and as required.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus

  Level 2 - Builds and maintains customer relationships. Ability and willingness to give priority to external (i.e., contractors, consultants, partners, and suppliers) and internal customers (i.e., other departments), delivering a high quality service to meet or exceed their expectations. Building long-term relationships and focusing efforts on providing an outstanding experience. Provide advice and guidance to ensure continued service excellence.

• Drive for Results

  Level 2 - Focuses on delivering results. Ability to meet and possibly exceed objectives and targets. Effectively overcomes obstacles and meets goals to improve long-term results. Consistently delivers required business results.

• Teamwork

  Level 2 - Builds and maintains collaboration. Ability to work cooperatively with others, to be part of a team, and to work together towards a common goal. Develop and maintain positive relationships with others, allowing them to overcome obstacles and difficulties.

• Foster Innovation

  Level 2 - Willingly implements change. Ability to create new ideas and use them to develop new or improved processes, methods, solutions, technology, unexplored markets, products, or services. Commit to embrace and adopt change.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• BSc in HR or Business Administration.
• 4+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, and training functions.
• Good knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to plan, multi-task, and manage time effectively.
• Strong exposure to recruitment and training platforms and tools.
• Hands-on experience in HRIS.
• Ability to conduct induction and training for others.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient MS Office skills.