Sourcing Specialist

Reap HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy based in the UAE is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for a remote position. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in sourcing and mapping talent across various industries using digital tools. Responsibilities include engaging qualified candidates, managing data for recruitment pipelines, and collaborating closely with recruitment teams. A bachelor's degree and significant sourcing experience are essential for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Continuous skill development

Opportunity for growth in recruitment roles

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in sourcing or recruitment, ideally in agency or consultancy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of UAE job market and visa categories is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage qualified candidates across multiple industries.
• Build talent pools for high-demand roles and track passive candidates.
• Collaborate with Recruitment Specialists to understand client needs.
• Ensure sourcing data accuracy and generate weekly reports.
• Monitor hiring trends and competitor strategies.

Skills

Boolean search techniques

AI-assisted sourcing

Digital talent mapping

Data organization

Analytical mindset

Clear communication

Multi-industry recruitment

Education

Bachelors degree in HR, Business or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Zoho Recruit

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is a remote position.

Job Title : Sourcing Specialist

Company : REAP HR & Recruitment Consultancy

Location : Remote working

Employment Type : Full-Time

Reports To : Recruitment Team Lead / Managing Director

Overview

About REAP HR

REAP HR is a trusted UAE-based recruitment and HR consultancy serving clients across Education Healthcare Construction Engineering Real Estate Hospitality Retail Logistics Automotive and F&B industries. We deliver high-impact recruitment through a blend of human expertise ethical practices and AI-driven sourcing systems.

Position Overview

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for identifying, attracting and engaging qualified candidates across multiple industries using digital sourcing tools, Boolean logic and AI platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, technology and strategic talent mapping, working closely with Recruitment Consultants to build pipelines for active and future job requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Candidate Research & Lead Generation
   • Conduct structured searches using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed and internal databases.
   • Apply Boolean, X-ray and AI search strings to identify top candidates across industries (Education, Healthcare, Engineering, Hospitality, etc.).
   • Scrape and organize data from job boards, social media and professional networks into Zoho Recruit CRM.
   • Maintain updated candidate sheets with verified contact details and key skill summaries.
2. Talent Pool Development
   • Build and segment talent pools for high-demand roles: teachers, nurses, engineers, sales executives, technicians, etc.
   • Track passive candidates for future openings and engage them periodically with REAP HR updates.
   • Support recruitment campaigns by preparing Excel / Zoho candidate trackers by category, experience and location.
3. Coordination with Recruitment Team
   • Collaborate with Recruitment Specialists to understand client needs and role specifications.
   • Share shortlisted leads daily / weekly based on priority job openings.
   • Support candidate pre-screening with basic qualification and availability checks.
4. Data Management & Reporting
   • Ensure all sourcing data is accurate, tagged and updated in Zoho Recruit or other internal systems.
   • Generate weekly sourcing reports (number of profiles sourced, shortlisted, contacted, etc.).
   • Maintain confidentiality and comply with UAE PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law) in all sourcing activities.
5. Market & Competitor Intelligence
   • Monitor hiring trends, salary levels and skill availability within assigned sectors.
   • Research target companies and competitor hiring strategies to improve sourcing effectiveness.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent command of Boolean search techniques, AI-assisted sourcing and digital talent mapping.
• Familiar with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Zoho Recruit and Google search operators.
• Strong data organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset and ability to interpret sourcing metrics.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Fast learner with interest in multi-industry recruitment (Education, Healthcare, Engineering, F&B, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business or related field.
• 13 years experience in sourcing or recruitment (agency / consultancy preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Sheets and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of UAE job market and visa categories is a plus.
• English proficiency required; Arabic / Hindi / Tagalog an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, performance incentives.
• Annual leave and continuous skill development.
• Access to AI tools, automation platforms and advanced sourcing training.
• Opportunity for growth into Recruitment Specialist or Account Management roles within REAP HR.

Requirements

• Working Days : 6 days a week
• Working hours : 8 hours
• You may require to work late hours as per business requirements.

Key Skills

• Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, ATS, HR Sourcing, Supply Chain Experience, Supplier Management, Contract Negotiation
• Negotiation, Contracts, Recruiting

Experience

years

Vacancy

1