Recruitment Specialist - Executive Search Firm

EMBARK PACE; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking a Recruiter/Senior Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment for leadership roles. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of recruitment experience, preferably in an Executive Search environment. You will partner with business leaders, conduct talent mapping, and assess candidates. This role demands excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with competitive compensation and a collaborative work atmosphere offered.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives

Growth-oriented work environment

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in recruitment, preferably with an Executive Search firm.
• Proven expertise in Corporate Function Hiring or Leadership / CXO-level hiring.
• Strong understanding of executive search methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for senior-level positions across various corporate functions.
• Conduct market mapping, talent research, and competitor analysis for leadership mandates.
• Prepare detailed candidate profiles and hiring recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client-facing skills

Research and sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Recruiter/Senior Recruiter - Executive Search Firm

Experience: 4+ Years

Location: Noida (India) / Dubai (UAE)

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced Recruiter / Senior Recruiter with a strong background in Executive Search to support corporate function and leadership hiring.
• The ideal candidate should have worked with a reputed Executive Search firm or a top consulting organization, handling end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for leadership and senior‑level positions across corporate functions (Finance, HR, Legal, Risk, IT, Operations, Strategy, etc.).
• Partner closely with business leaders and clients to understand hiring requirements, role expectations, and success profiles.
• Conduct market mapping, talent research, and competitor analysis for leadership mandates.
• Source, screen, and engage high‑quality candidates through multiple channels including referrals, networking, databases, and social platforms.
• Conduct in‑depth candidate assessments, interviews, and competency‑based evaluations.
• Prepare and present detailed candidate profiles, assessment notes, and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle, including offer negotiation and closure.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, candidates, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality benchmarks, and confidentiality standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in recruitment, preferably with an Executive Search firm or a top‑tier consulting organization.
• Proven expertise in Corporate Function Hiring or Leadership / CXO‑level hiring.
• Strong understanding of executive search methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client‑facing skills.
• Strong research, sourcing, and talent‑mapping capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling regional or global leadership mandates.
• Exposure to multinational clients or consulting‑led recruitment engagements.
• Willingness to work from Noida or Dubai location as per business requirement.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact leadership mandates.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and marquee clients.
• Competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives.
• Growth‑oriented, collaborative, and professional work environment.