Full job description
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Recruitment Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment within the construction industry and a proven ability to attract and hire top talent across technical and non-technical roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment cycle for technical, non-technical, and blue-collar positions, from manpower planning and sourcing to selection, onboarding, and employee mobilization.
- Handle high-volume recruitment to support large-scale construction projects and manage the hiring requirements of a large blue-collar workforce.
- Liaise with local and overseas recruitment agencies, as well as local manpower supply companies, to source qualified candidates and ensure the timely fulfillment of workforce requirements.
- Source candidates through job portals, recruitment agencies, social media, employee referrals, and overseas recruitment channels where applicable.
- Prepare job descriptions and job postings aligned with business requirements and workforce needs.
- Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates against job requirements.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and oversee the selection process.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of skilled trades, laborers, and professional candidates.
- Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, documentation, onboarding, and deployment of manpower.
- Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and candidate database to ensure accurate recruitment records and reporting.
- Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns to attract qualified talent.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and prepare workforce reports and hiring analytics as required.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and recruitment best practices.
Desired Candidate Profile
- 5–7 years of experience in Recruitment
- Experience working within the construction industry is a must.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Arabic speaker is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in using recruitment platforms and tools (LinkedIn, job boards, ATS systems).
- Strong experience in sourcing and hiring for technical roles (engineers, blue collars,site staff, etc.).
Full job description
Job Title: Recruiter – Machinery Industry
Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Recruiter to manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technical and non-technical positions within the machinery and industrial sector. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience sourcing talent through multiple hiring platforms, conducting candidate assessments, coordinating interviews, and ensuring timely hiring to meet business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, from understanding hiring requirements to onboarding candidates.
- Source candidates through various recruitment channels, including job portals, social media, professional networking platforms, employee referrals, and internal databases.
- Screen resumes and shortlist candidates based on job specifications and technical requirements.
- Conduct initial HR interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, communication skills, and cultural fit.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and department heads.
- Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Negotiate salary packages and facilitate offer management.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
- Develop and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and industry professionals.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records, candidate databases, and recruitment reports.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Stay updated on recruitment trends, market salary benchmarks, and hiring best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in the machinery, manufacturing, engineering, construction, or industrial sector.
- Strong understanding of technical and engineering job roles.
- Experience hiring for positions such as Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Service Engineers, CNC Operators, Technicians, Sales Engineers, Production Staff, Project Engineers, Procurement, and Operations roles.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).