Senior Overseas Recruitment Specialist

Alert International; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking a talented individual to lead overseas mid-to-senior recruitment efforts, ensuring a sustainable talent pipeline in international markets. Responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies, supporting urgent business needs, and building regional recruitment team capabilities. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of recruitment experience, preferably in an international setting, and is organized, results-driven, and adaptable to diverse environments. Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of Chinese is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruitment experience, preferably international.
• Proficient in English; Chinese speaking preferred.
• Familiarity with overseas recruitment channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment for mid-to-senior positions internationally.
• Build and maintain a talent pool for critical hiring needs.
• Coach regional teams on best practices in recruitment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Results-driven

High integrity

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Coaching mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s in HR or related field

Job description

Description

In role, you will lead overseas mid-to-senior recruitment efforts to ensure a high-quality, sustainable talent pipeline for the Group’s international markets. You will empower regional HR teams, provide recruitment support for critical business scenarios, and contribute to the development of standardized recruitment frameworks and best practices.

Role & Responsibilities

Overseas Mid-to-Senior Talent Recruitment

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for overseas mid-to-senior level positions, including management and key technical roles
• Develop targeted recruitment strategies aligned with the Group’s business model and overseas operations
• Independently manage requirement clarification, sourcing, talent mapping, interview assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding follow-up
• Build and maintain a talent pool for critical hiring needs

Overseas Recruitment Team Enablement & Capability Building

• Contribute to the development of standardized recruitment frameworks, tools, and guidelines
• Coach and enable regional or overseas recruitment teams on sourcing, interview skills, and best practices
• Optimize recruitment models considering local labor markets, cultural differences, and talent availability
• Share recruitment experience and best practices at the Group level to enhance professionalism

Urgent Business Support & Special Assignments

• Support urgent or high-complexity recruitment needs for overseas business units
• Provide strategic recruitment guidance during key projects and market expansion initiatives

Skills

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills to build cross-cultural relationships.
• Results-driven, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Adaptable in diverse, fast-paced international environments.
• Coaching mindset to develop regional recruitment teams.
• Organized to manage end-to-end recruitment processes.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in HR or related field is advantageous.
• English proficiency required; Chinese speaker highly preferred.
• 3+ years of recruitment experience (international preferred).
• Familiar with overseas recruitment channels and compliance.
• Manufacturing, energy, or engineering industry experience is a plus.
• Proven experience sourcing mid-to-senior and hard-to-fill roles.