Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening through to offer management and onboarding.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, internal databases, referrals, and direct headhunting.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements, role specifications, and candidate profiles.
• Conduct candidate screening and interviews, assess suitability, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain accurate recruitment records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Develop and maintain strong talent pools for current and future hiring requirements.
• Coordinate interviews, offers, pre-employment documentation, and onboarding activities.
• Provide regular recruitment updates and market insights to HR and business stakeholders.
• Ensure recruitment activities are aligned with company policies, approved budgets, and agreed time-to-fill targets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interviewing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in recruitment systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing platforms.
• Proactive, commercially minded, and highly organised approach to recruitment.

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Search Recruiter to join a fast-paced talent acquisition team in Dubai.

This role requires someone with a strong recruitment agency background who can independently manage senior-level searches, build credibility with stakeholders, and identify high-calibre talent through targeted headhunting and market mapping.

You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your searches, anticipate what needs to be done, and move things forward without waiting for step-by-step instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage executive and senior-level searches from briefing through to candidate delivery.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to understand business needs, role requirements, and hiring priorities.
• Provide market insight and advise stakeholders on talent availability, competitor activity, and realistic search strategies.
• Proactively identify and approach passive candidates through headhunting, referrals, networking, and market mapping.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of senior and specialist talent.
• Conduct detailed candidate interviews and prepare high-quality shortlists and candidate profiles.
• Manage candidates throughout the process, ensuring a professional and engaging experience.
• Keep searches moving by identifying challenges early and recommending practical solutions.
• Manage multiple assignments across different business areas while maintaining quality and urgency.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a recruitment agency or executive search firm is essential.
• Proven experience delivering senior-level or executive searches.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including confidence working with senior leaders and hiring managers.
• Excellent headhunting, market mapping, and Boolean search capabilities.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Strong judgement and the ability to challenge, advise, and manage expectations professionally.
• Excellent candidate management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
• Previous recruitment experience within the Middle East is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing searches across multiple functions or industries would be an advantage.
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