Recruitment Specialist

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Dubai is seeking a skilled Recruitment Specialist to manage the full-cycle recruitment process. Responsibilities include workforce planning, candidate sourcing, and improving recruitment methods. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of HR experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are vital. This position offers an opportunity to enhance employer branding and drive diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment channels and ATS platforms.
• Familiarity with HRIS and recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with leadership to develop recruitment strategies.
• Managing direct sourcing efforts and candidate engagement.
• Coordinating the end-to-end recruitment cycle.

Skills

Sourcing techniques

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

MS Office Suite

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Job Purpose

The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, assess, and hire top talent aligned with organizational needs. This role focuses on workforce planning, sourcing strategies, candidate management, and coordination with hiring managers to ensure efficient and high-quality hiring outcomes. The Recruitment Specialist also contributes to employer branding initiatives and process improvements within the talent acquisition function.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partnering with senior leadership and department heads to understand workforce needs and develop recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Assisting in workforce planning by identifying future hiring needs and talent pipeline requirements.

2. Sourcing & Candidate Engagement

• Utilizing multiple sourcing channels, including job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and recruitment agencies, to identify qualified candidates.
• Managing direct sourcing efforts, headhunting, and talent mapping to build strong candidate pipelines for critical and niche roles.
• Engaging candidates with professional communication, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

3. Recruitment Process Management

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment cycle from job posting to onboarding.
• Coordinating interviews, assessments, and feedback sessions with hiring managers.
• Ensuring job descriptions are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with organizational requirements.
• Supporting the negotiation of offers and finalization of employment contracts.

4. Reporting & Compliance

• Maintaining accurate records of recruitment activities, candidate data, and hiring outcomes in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Preparing recruitment dashboards and reports to track KPIs such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness.
• Ensuring recruitment activities comply with labor laws, regulations, and internal policies.

5. Employer Branding & Process Improvement

• Contributing to employer branding initiatives by promoting the company culture and values in recruitment campaigns.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance the recruitment process through technology, automation, and best practices.
• Supporting initiatives to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, recruitment channels, and ATS platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with HRIS and recruitment tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Loxo, Greenhouse, Workday).