Recruiter

eventlab; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join their dynamic team. You will support multinational accounts and manage end-to-end recruitment within the events industry. The ideal candidate has a strong background in recruitment, with at least three years of experience and an ability to build client relationships. This role offers flexible working hours and excellent benefits including career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly Work-from-Home

Flexible Office Hours

Birthday Leave

Professional Education Allowance

Visa & Medical Insurance

Competitive Salary + Rewards

Career Growth

Annual Flight Ticket

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recruitment experience, including at least 1 year in the events industry.
• Extensive recruitment experience in the events industry.
• Fluent in English; additional languages like Arabic are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment process for various roles in the events industry.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of local and international candidates.
• Collaborate with clients to gather job requirements and deliver on client expectations.

Skills

Direct sourcing

Candidate experience

Client relationship building

Recruitment trends knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Degree (beneficial but not required)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Recruiter will be an integral part of our dynamic recruitment team, responsible for managing and supporting key multinational and large accounts. This role operates in a fast-paced and highly competitive market, requiring quick thinking and decisive action. You will oversee recruitment for various levels and roles across the events industry, delivering efficient hiring solutions by identifying and attracting top talent.

To succeed in this role, you should be a results-driven professional with 3-5 years of recruitment experience, including at least 1 year in the events industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Candidate Sourcing and Database Management

• Build a robust database of local and international candidates in anticipation of projected hiring needs.
• Develop recruitment strategies and build relationships with potential candidates.
• Collaborate with Head of Recruitment to design and implement targeted attraction plans.
• Utilize LinkedIn, references, social media, and other channels to source and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
• Advertise job vacancies on job boards and manage incoming applications.
• Actively source candidates through various channels, including direct outreach, networking, and referrals.
• Screen, interview, and match candidates to suitable job opportunities.
• Maintain a CV-to-interview ratio of 2:1, ensuring high-quality candidate submissions.

End-to-End Recruitment for Clients

• Manage the full recruitment process for assigned roles and clients, from initial inquiry to post-placement follow-up.
• Sourcing for both freelance contract hires and permanent roles.
• Gather detailed job requirements and salary expectations from the client, ensuring we receive the full brief to pass this over to potential candidates.
• Shortlist CVs to meet client specifications, ensuring high-quality submissions.
• Deliver recruitment assignments within budget and client expectations.
• Provide an outstanding candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Lead offer discussions and facilitate candidate closures.
• Manage candidates throughout their engagement with the client.

Candidate Relationship Management

• Maintain regular contact with placed freelancers and active candidates.
• Provide detailed job briefings, including client insights, interview preparation, and role expectations.
• Verify candidates’ eligibility to work, ensuring proper documentation (Visa, EID, etc.).
• Conduct reference checks for shortlisted candidates and final selections.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients while supporting the Line Manager in managing major accounts.
• Support interim and contract recruitment efforts within the events sector.
• Strengthen client engagement through relationship-building and strategic recruitment planning.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies for specialized roles.
• Uphold best recruitment practices and enhance brand awareness.

Administration and Reporting

• Regularly update Line Manager on candidate pipeline progress.
• Prepare reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Work collaboratively within Recruitment team and other departments
• Meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) and revenue targets.
• Continuously assess and optimize sourcing channels using data analytics.
• Establish relationships with external agencies to support candidate sourcing.

Skills and Attributes:

• Experienced Recruiter with a strong background in direct sourcing and candidate experience.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment trends and market dynamics.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times.
• Expertise in designing and executing recruitment plans with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of various assessment methods, including interviews and event-related hiring.
• Independent yet collaborative approach, knowing when to escalate critical issues.

Person Specification:

• Extensive recruitment experience in the events industry.
• Proven success in hiring for large-scale events.
• Strong account management experience, preferably with international exposure.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze data and produce accurate reports.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Fluency in English (additional languages such as Arabic are a plus).
• A degree is beneficial but not required.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-moving industry, partnering with top-tier clients and candidates.

Benefits:

We value hard work and ambition and we reward it too. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Weekly Work-from-Home
• Flexible Office Hours
• Birthday Leave
• Professional Education Allowance
• Visa & Medical Insurance
• Competitive Salary + Rewards
• Career Growth
• Annual Flight Ticket