Recruitment Officer

Liwa University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UAE is looking for a Recruitment Officer to manage end-to-end recruitment activities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, with 3–5 years of experience in recruitment, preferably in an educational setting. Key responsibilities include liaising with HR coordinators, sourcing candidates via LinkedIn, and ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws. This role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail, along with a proactive and independent work style.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in recruitment, preferably within the education sector.
• Strong experience in LinkedIn sourcing, headhunting, and recruitment campaigns.
• Knowledge of UAE labour regulations and Emiratisation frameworks is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities ensuring timely, high-quality hiring.
• Liaise with HR Coordinators to identify staffing needs.
• Conduct proactive headhunting for critical roles.

Skills

LinkedIn sourcing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

HR systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Excel

Recruitment platforms

Job description

Primary Purpose of Role

The Recruitment Officer is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring timely, high-quality hiring aligned with manpower plans (MPP), Compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, and Tawteen (Emiratization) targets.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Planning & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with HR Coordinators & principals to identify current and future staffing needs per entity.
• Align recruitment plans with approved MPP, budget, and academic timelines.
• Ensure replacement planning is initiated proactively, particularly for Tawteen-critical roles.
• Proactively identify upcoming staffing gaps and hard-to-fill roles and recommend recruitment strategies in advance of market demand.

Talent Sourcing & Headhunting

• Manage job postings across all recruitment platforms, including LinkedIn, job boards, university portals, recruitment agencies, and Liwa Education career platforms.
• Conduct proactive headhunting for critical and leadership roles (academic and non-academic).
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
• Engage with universities, teacher training institutes, and professional networks locally and internationally.

Employer Branding & Market Presence

• Develop and strengthen Liwa Education’s employer brand across LinkedIn and other professional platforms.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure consistent messaging for recruitment campaigns, job ads, visuals, and recruitment fairs.
• Benchmark competitors’ recruitment strategies, compensation trends, and employer branding practices and share insights with HR leadership.

Recruitment Fairs & International Hiring

• Plan, organize, and participate in international and local recruitment fairs (UK, Ireland, South Africa, Middle East, etc.).
• Coordinate logistics, interview schedules, marketing materials, and candidate communications for recruitment events.
• Support virtual recruitment initiatives and online interview campaigns where required.

Selection & Interview Process

• Screen CVs, shortlist candidates, and coordinate interviews (online and face-to-face).
• Participate in interviews as required and support hiring managers with structured interview processes.
• Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Pre-Onboarding & Onboarding

• Manage pre-onboarding documentation and ensure timely communication with selected candidates.
• Ensure all recruitment documentation is prepared ahead of joining dates to remain competitive and compliant.

Compliance & Data Management

• Ensure recruitment processes comply with internal policies, ADEK, MOHRE, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and trackers for all applicants.
• Coordinate closely with HR Operations and PRO teams for visa, licensing, and compliance requirements.

Recruitment Analytics & Reporting

Prepare recruitment dashboards, analytics, and reports covering:

• Time-to-hire
• Cost-per-hire
• Source effectiveness
• Offer acceptance rates
• Market benchmarks

Highlight recruitment challenges, risks, and trends to the HR Manager / Director of HR with actionable recommendations.

Emiratization (Tawteen) Compliance

Track Emirati hiring, replacements, and exits against official Tawteen reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in recruitment, preferably within education or large organizations.
• Strong experience in LinkedIn sourcing, headhunting, and recruitment campaigns.
• Knowledge of UAE labour regulations, ADEK requirements, and Emiratisation frameworks is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in end-to-end recruitment (education sector preferred).
• Proven ability in LinkedIn sourcing and headhunting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and under tight timelines.
• High attention to detail and strong compliance mindset.
• Tech-savvy with HR systems, Excel, and recruitment platforms