Manager HR - Recruitment, Engineering & Volume

The Emirates Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager HR - Recruitment to lead Engineering and Volume hiring initiatives. This senior management role will involve strategic leadership in recruitment, focusing on enhancing processes and building a robust talent pipeline. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with company objectives while integrating innovative AI-driven solutions to improve candidate experience. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to Emiratisation and fostering a high-performing recruitment culture, where your expertise will significantly impact the team's success and the company's growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in HR/Recruitment, leading high-volume campaigns.
• Experience with AI tools in recruitment processes for efficiency.
• Solid background in engineering recruitment or volume hiring.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment strategy for Engineering and Volume hiring.
• Oversee integration of AI capabilities into recruitment processes.
• Drive Emiratisation efforts to grow UAE National representation.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Recruitment Strategy

AI-Driven Recruitment

Stakeholder Management

Emiratisation Strategy

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Master's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Recruitment Marketing Tools

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

As Manager HR - Recruitment, Engineering & Volume , you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Engineering and Volume Recruitment teams, aligning functional initiatives with business objectives and strategies in line with our employee brand and Emiratisation strategy. You will lead the teams in the development and execution of talent planning, sourcing, and recruitment by enhancing processes, building the talent pipeline, and improving hire quality. This role will consult and collaborate closely across HR and the business on recruitment initiatives, providing expertise and a global perspective to ensure alignment with the Company's goals, culture, core values, and future organisational requirements. This is a senior management role, reporting directly into our Vice President of Recruitment, based full-time across our Dubai offices.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the recruitment strategy for Engineering and Volume hiring, managing a complex structure of Recruitment Managers, Team Leads, Recruitment Partners, Advisors, and Coordinators.
• Define, manage, and deliver recruitment objectives to align with the Company s vision, mission, and values, partnering closely with business leaders to understand department needs and drive hiring outcomes.
• Oversee the integration of AI-driven capabilities into the recruitment process to enhance candidate experience and operational efficiency, including expanding HireVue's capabilities.
• Shift Engineering recruitment from campaign-based hiring to a digital-first, volume recruitment model, ensuring scalable and sustainable talent pipelines.
• Drive Emiratisation efforts in collaboration with the Manager HR Brand and Partnerships, delivering against the Rehalty strategy to grow UAE National representation across all levels.
• Enhance recruiter skills through structured upskilling programmes, focusing on research capability, sourcing innovation, and leveraging emerging recruitment technologies.
• Partner with Business Improvement and Group IT teams to initiate and drive recruitment innovations, incorporating new technologies such as AI, chatbots, and advanced sourcing tools.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to support team evolution, recruiter upskilling, and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Influence and consult with senior executives and stakeholders, providing insights and strategic advice on recruitment challenges, process improvements, and talent acquisition trends.
• Support internal mobility and succession planning initiatives in partnership with HR Business Partners, promoting proactive talent development.
• Oversee proactive headhunting and executive search activity, collaborating with agencies and leveraging direct sourcing strategies for critical roles.
• Foster a high-performing recruitment team culture by setting clear KPIs, providing coaching and development, and maintaining high levels of engagement, performance, and morale.

As Manager HR - Recruitment, Engineering & Volume , you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Engineering and Volume Recruitment teams, aligning functional initiatives with business objectives and strategies in line with our employee brand and Emiratisation strategy. You will lead the teams in the development and execution of talent planning, sourcing, and recruitment by enhancing processes, building the talent pipeline, and improving hire quality. This role will consult and collaborate closely across HR and the business on recruitment initiatives, providing expertise and a global perspective to ensure alignment with the Company's goals, culture, core values, and future organisational requirements. This is a senior management role, reporting directly into our Vice President of Recruitment, based full-time across our Dubai offices.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the recruitment strategy for Engineering and Volume hiring, managing a complex structure of Recruitment Managers, Team Leads, Recruitment Partners, Advisors, and Coordinators.
• Define, manage, and deliver recruitment objectives to align with the Company s vision, mission, and values, partnering closely with business leaders to understand department needs and drive hiring outcomes.
• Oversee the integration of AI-driven capabilities into the recruitment process to enhance candidate experience and operational efficiency, including expanding HireVue's capabilities.
• Shift Engineering recruitment from campaign-based hiring to a digital-first, volume recruitment model, ensuring scalable and sustainable talent pipelines.
• Drive Emiratisation efforts in collaboration with the Manager HR Brand and Partnerships, delivering against the Rehalty strategy to grow UAE National representation across all levels.
• Enhance recruiter skills through structured upskilling programmes, focusing on research capability, sourcing innovation, and leveraging emerging recruitment technologies.
• Partner with Business Improvement and Group IT teams to initiate and drive recruitment innovations, incorporating new technologies such as AI, chatbots, and advanced sourcing tools.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to support team evolution, recruiter upskilling, and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Influence and consult with senior executives and stakeholders, providing insights and strategic advice on recruitment challenges, process improvements, and talent acquisition trends.
• Support internal mobility and succession planning initiatives in partnership with HR Business Partners, promoting proactive talent development.
• Oversee proactive headhunting and executive search activity, collaborating with agencies and leveraging direct sourcing strategies for critical roles.
• Foster a high-performing recruitment team culture by setting clear KPIs, providing coaching and development, and maintaining high levels of engagement, performance, and morale.

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To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in a relevant subject (Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, etc.) and 10+ years experience in Human Resources/Recruitment
• Proven experience leading high-volume recruitment campaigns, ideally incorporating AI-driven solutions to enhance scalability and candidate experience
• Solid background in engineering recruitment or volume recruitment environments
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex requisition portfolios
• Experience collaborating with employer branding teams to design and deliver initiatives that increase brand visibility and talent attraction
• Hands-on experience using modern ATS platforms and recruitment marketing tools, with a commitment to technology optimisation
• In-depth knowledge of a wide range of assessment and selection methods (including interviews, assignments, and psychometric testing)
• Familiarity with developing emiratisation strategies and experience driving UAE National hiring objectives
• Ability to design, manage, and refine recruiting processes, rolling out operational improvements to teams and stakeholders
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and influence senior leaders with credibility and impact

You ll have an edge if you have:

• Direct experience working with AI tools in recruitment processes to enhance volume hiring efficiency and candidate engagement
• Exposure to RPO models or a background in managing outsourcing partnerships within a complex recruitment environment
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading major recruitment change initiatives within multinational organisations
• Strong change management experience, having led large-scale recruiter team transformations, re-organisations, or digitalisation projects in a multinational company
• Demonstrated expertise in recruiter training and development, particularly in upskilling sourcing and research capabilities

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