POSITION SUMMARY:

The Recruitment Officer will be primarily responsible for end-to-end recruitment of blue-collar manpower across cleaning, technical, housekeeping, fit-out and security services. This role requires strong coordination with overseas recruitment agencies, expertise in international hiring formalities and active participation in overseas recruitment drives. The ideal candidate must possess a sound understanding of diverse blue-collar job roles and recruitment processes, especially for high-volume mobilization projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Business Administration, HR or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in blue-collar recruitment, preferably within Facilities Management or construction industry.
• Proven knowledge of overseas hiring processes including eMigrate system, attestation procedures and international recruitment documentation.
• Familiar with major blue-collar trades (HVAC Technicians, Cleaners, Fit-out, Security Guards, Housekeepers, Electricians, MEP, Plumbers, etc.).
• Strong network and coordination experience with overseas manpower agencies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ATS systems.
• Willingness to travel overseas frequently for recruitment drives.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently available in UAE?
• What is your notice period?
• Are you comfortable working in Abu Dhabi?
• What is your salary expectation?

Experience:

• Blue-Collar Hiring: 3 years (Required)
• hiring Technicians for Facilities Management: 3 years (Required)

• Plan, coordinate and execute blue-collar recruitment campaigns for Cleaning, Technical, Housekeeping, Fit-out and Security services.
• Collaborate with overseas manpower agencies for mobilization planning, interviews and onboarding.
• Handle all overseas recruitment documentation including demand letters, eMigrate procedures, embassy/chamber of commerce attestations and visa formalities in liaison with PRO.
• Conduct overseas interviews and participate in recruitment drives to identify skilled manpower.
• Develop job descriptions and candidate profiles for various blue-collar trades and skill categories.
• Manage the sourcing lifecycle using job portals, social media platforms, recruitment agencies and walk-ins.
• Evaluate CVs, conduct initial screening and shortlist candidates based on trade test performance and job requirements.
• Coordinate with internal operational teams and project managers to forecast and align manpower needs.
• Maintain regular communication with selected candidates until deployment, ensuring timely documentation and visa processing.
• Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for recruitment status and reporting.
• Prepare weekly/monthly recruitment dashboards, trade-wise hiring reports, and deployment trackers.
• Maintain an up-to-date tracker of all recruitment activities and ensure timely sharing with the HR Head, Operations team, or other relevant stakeholders upon request.
• Support orientation and pre-deployment briefing in collaboration with HR and operations.
• Ensure all recruitment practices are in line with UAE labor law and company compliance guidelines.