Recruiter, Middle East

Abercrombie & Fitch Co; Dubai; Remote; AED 183,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail company is seeking a Field Recruiter to manage full lifecycle recruiting in the UAE and Kuwait. The role demands strong networking skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to a best-in-class candidate experience. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of related experience. This position is remote based in Dubai, offering the opportunity to engage diverse talent and support the company's recruitment strategies.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related experience.
• Engaging personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change.
• Strong networking skills through various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruiting for store roles in the UAE & Kuwait.
• Develop new strategies that drive diverse talent to A&F.
• Provide best-in-class candidate experience throughout recruitment.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Networking

Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience

Job description

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

The Field Recruiter is responsible for full life cycle recruiting for A&F Co.'s portfolio of brands in the Middle East. The recruiter is focused on delivering high quality talent to stores in their region through developing targeted attraction strategies, delivering a best in class candidate experience and developing an expertise in talent evaluation. The field recruiter has a natural curiosity and leverages data and insights to drive hiring success. They are authentically able to share our unique employee value proposition with candidates and build strong relationships with our store managers and leaders. This person has a passion for our brands, culture, people and is a champion for bringing diverse perspectives to our A&F family of brands. This position is remote, based in Dubai.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Manage full lifecycle recruiting for store roles in the UAE & Kuwait from open role to onboarding
• Develop new and innovative localized strategies that drive diverse talent to A&F, specific to supported markets
• Partner with Regional, District and Store managers to align on open roles and desired profile. Work cross functionally with HR and Global Mobility to secure appropriate visas.
• Develop proactive pipeline and sourcing strategies to deliver the right talent, at the right time
• Network and build relationships with future talent
• Provide a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Summarize and present candidate feedback and hiring recommendations to District Managers
• Leverage data and innovation to drive results, share industry knowledge and customer insights to fine tune process
• Project manage and support ad hoc initiatives – employer branding, data & analytics, vendor management etc.
• Required to travel, up to 35% of the time, to attend local recruiting events, engage with key universities, etc.

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• 1+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related experience
• Engaging personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change and ambiguity
• Strong networking skills through a variety of platforms (i.e. LinkedIn, in person, email, etc.)
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
• Successful track record in building and maintaining relationships
• Proven ability to maintain a high volume of work with quality and speed
• Extreme curiosity and desire to learn
• Passion for recruitment technology and interest in driving future investments
• Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
• Passion for retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch co. family of brands
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
• Strong orientation to quality, continuous improvement and customer service

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER