Talent Acquisition Specialist

Rowad Modern Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowad Modern Engineering in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to hiring top talent. You will partner with hiring managers to define roles, post ads, source candidates through diverse channels, screen resumes, and coordinate interviews.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in talent acquisition, 2+ years in the UAE, and proven experience recruiting blue-collar workers for construction and engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 3+ years in talent acquisition.
• 2+ years UAE TA experience.
• Experience recruiting blue-collar for construction/engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define staffing needs and profiles.
• Create and post job ads on boards and career pages.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and events.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial phone screens, and coordinate interviews.
• Coordinate interview process and gather feedback.
• Maintain ATS records and recruitment metrics.
• Ensure positive candidate experience.
• Assist employer branding and represent at job fairs.
• Prepare offer letters and support onboarding with HR operations.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Sourcing

Interviewing

ATS Tools

Stakeholder Collaboration

Candidate Experience

Employer Branding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring top talent. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the company hires individuals who are aligned with our culture, values, and long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and desired candidate profile
• Create and post job advertisements on job boards and company career pages.
• Source qualified candidates through a variety of channels including LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, and networking events.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial phone screens, and coordinate interview
• Facilitate a smooth interview process, including scheduling, feedback collection, and candidate communication
• Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with candidate records and recruitment metric
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Assist in employer branding initiatives and represent the company at job fairs and recruiting events.
• Prepare offer letters and support the onboarding process in collaboration with HR operation

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Minimum 2 years of Talent Acquisition experience in the UAE.
• Experience in the construction industry is considered a plus.
• Proven experience in recruiting blue-collar workforce, particularly for construction and engineering projects.
• Familiarity with sourcing techniques and ATS tools.
• Minimum 1 year of experience conducting Competency-Based Interviews (CBI).
• Strong knowledge of the UAE recruitment market, sourcing channels, and employment practices.

At Rowad Modern Engineering, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. we do not just hire Talents-We invest in potential. If you are ready to grow, we are ready to meet you.