Recruitment Specialist

RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTLocation: Dubai, UAEEmployment Type: Full-Time or Part-TimeDepartment: Human Resources / Talent AcquisitionReporting To: General ManagerPosition OverviewWe are looking for a dedicated, experienced and highly proactive Recruitment Specialist to manage the company's internal recruitment based in UAE.This position may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on the candidate's experience, availability and suitability for the role.The primary responsibility is to identify, attract, assess and recruit high-quality talent primarily for our company's business, sales, customer service and operations functions.The successful candidate should be a hands-on recruiter with strong sourcing and headhunting capabilities, excellent knowledge of the UAE talent market and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.This is an in-house recruitment position, not an agency recruitment role. The Recruitment Specialist will work directly with our management team to understand manpower requirements and recruit the right people for our organisation.Core Recruitment AreasThe primary recruitment requirements will include:Business & SalesCustomer ServiceOperations & Business SupportKey ResponsibilitiesUnderstand manpower requirements directly from management and department heads.Develop clear recruitment specifications for each position.Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks, referrals and databases and any other sources.Conduct direct sourcing and headhunting for key positions.Screen CVs and conduct initial interviews.Assess candidates for experience, competence, communication, attitude and cultural fit.Shortlist and present suitable candidates to management.Organize and co-ordinate interviews and obtain timely feedback.Manage the offer and joining process in coordination with HR.Maintain an updated recruitment pipeline and talent database.Build talent pools for frequently required positions.Maintain regular recruitment reports for management.Ensure vacancies are followed through to successful closure.Maintain confidentiality and professional standards throughout the recruitment process.Performance ExpectationsThe Recruitment Specialist will be expected to demonstrate:Strong and consistent candidate sourcing activityQuality candidates rather than simply high volumes of CVsFast response to internal recruitment requirementsStrong interview-to-selection conversionHigh offer-acceptance and joining ratiosAbility to fill vacancies within agreed timelinesDevelopment of a strong internal talent pipelineExcellent follow-up with candidates and managementHigh-quality recruitment and employee retentionStrong ownership and accountabilityIdeal CandidateThe ideal candidate is not simply an HR administrator or CV screener.We are looking for a professional who can independently find the right people, approach them, assess them and bring them successfully into the organisation.The candidate should be:Experienced • Proactive • Well Connected • Target-Oriented • Persistent • Commercially Aware • Excellent in Communication • Strong in Follow-UpCandidates with strong UAE recruitment experience and an established professional network in Dubai will be preferred.ExperienceMinimum 5 to 8 years of hands-on recruitment experience, in Dubai/UAE.Proven experience recruiting business, sales, customer service and operations professionals.Strong LinkedIn sourcing and headhunting experience.Excellent English communication skills.CompensationFull-Time: AED4000 - 5000 per month + applicable benefitsPart-Time: Compensation to be mutually agreed based on experience, working arrangement and expected deliverables.Performance-based incentives may be considered for exceptional recruitment results.ApplicationCandidates should submit their CV along with:Positions previously recruitedTypical number of successful hires per monthCurrent/last salaryExpected salary for full time or part-time remunerationAvailability & Full-time or part-time preference