Senior Talent Acquisition Officer

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Qatar; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm in Qatar seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Officer to oversee the talent acquisition function. This role involves developing strategies for recruiting top talent, managing recruitment processes, and collaborating with hiring managers. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of recruitment strategies, leadership skills, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position is significant to aligning recruitment efforts with the company's business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience, with 3 years relevant.
• 2 years of experience in GCC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal departments to determine recruitment needs.
• Conduct sourcing activities to fill open positions.
• Design and manage recruitment and selection processes.
• Compile interview questions and conduct interviews.
• Manage candidate pools to ensure engagement.
• Support HSE initiatives and contribute to safety activities.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategies

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Experience in employer branding

ERP knowledge (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Recruitment software

Social media platforms

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Talent Acquisition Officer oversees the talent acquisition function within an organization, ensuring the effective sourcing, attraction, and recruitment of top talent to meet the Company's staffing needs and strategic objectives. They are responsible for developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies, policies, and initiatives to attract and retain qualified candidates. Additionally, Senior Talent Acquisition Officers play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, such as hiring managers and department heads, to understand staffing requirements and align recruitment efforts with business goals. They also supervise and mentor talent acquisition professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful recruitment outcomes.

Job Responsibilities 1

• Liaise with internal departments to determine recruitment needs.
• Conduct sourcing activities to fill open positions.
• Design and manage recruitment and selection processes (resume screening, screening calls, interviews, etc.).
• Compile interview questions and conduct in-person or video call interviews with shortlisted candidates.
• Review employment applications and background check reports.
• Serve as brand ambassador at various events, like career fairs or on-campus recruiting events.
• Represent the Company internally and externally at events with the goal of networking and relationship building with potential candidate communities.
• Counsel the candidate on corporate benefits, salary, and corporate environment.
• Develop hiring strategies and procedures in line with industry trends, as well as keeping informed of advancements in the field.
• Build long-term relationships with past and potential candidates.
• Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities.
• Administer and submit all hiring paperwork for new employees.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, recruitment methodologies, and sourcing techniques to attract top talent effectively.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential for supervising a team of recruiters, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful recruitment outcomes.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment software, and social media platforms enables efficient management of recruitment processes and candidate pipelines.
• Experience in employer branding, candidate experience optimization, and diversity recruiting enhances the ability to attract diverse talent and promote the employer brand effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are vital for building relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners, and negotiating job offers to secure top talent for the organization.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 year(s) working experience, 3 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

• Agility
• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Recruitment DB Knowledge L2
• SAP ERP Human Resources L2
• Employee interviewing L2
• Online Recruitment L2
• Recruitment Industry Knowledge L2

Education

• Bachelor's Degree