Recruitment Specialist - Remote

PlaceUp; Dubai; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in Dubai is seeking a proactive and passionate Recruitment Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment. This role involves sourcing talented candidates across multiple industries, maintaining candidate pipelines, and collaborating with hiring teams to ensure alignment with client culture and requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recruitment experience (agency or in-house).
• Proven success in sourcing and headhunting across multiple industries.
• Familiarity with the talent landscape in UAE, GCC, or Singapore is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle: from understanding client briefs to sourcing and closing candidates.
• Track activity and progress using internal systems/ATS.
• Build and present structured shortlists with clear notes and recommendations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing and headhunting

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

About Us

We are a dynamic recruitment agency helping businesses across the UAE, GCC, and Singapore build high-performing teams. Our expertise spans diverse industries, and we pride ourselves on delivering tailored, high-quality talent solutions. As part of our growth, were looking for a proactive and passionate Recruitment Specialist to join our internal team.

Role Overview

As a Recruitment Specialist, you will manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple markets and industries. You'll work closely with account managers and hiring teams to source, headhunt, screen, and present qualified candidates who are aligned with each clients culture and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle: from understanding client briefs to sourcing and closing candidates
• Use various channels (LinkedIn, job boards, databases, referrals, etc.) to actively source and headhunt top talent

• Screen candidates through calls, video interviews, and assessments

• Build and present structured shortlists with clear notes and recommendations

• Maintain strong candidate pipelines for recurring and urgent roles

• Coordinate interview scheduling and feedback loops between candidates and clients

• Track activity and progress using our internal systems/ATS

• Stay updated on market trends and talent movements across the UAE, GCC, and Singapore

• Represent our brand professionally and ethically in all interactions

What Were Looking For

• 3 -5 years of recruitment experience (agency or in-house)

• Proven success in sourcing and headhunting across multiple industries

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong understanding of recruitment tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, ATS, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple roles across geographies in a fast-paced environment

• Familiarity with the talent landscape in UAE, GCC, or Singapore is a plus

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and results-focused