MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Receive and review all Talent Requisition Forms ensuring that all the required information is available, the required approvals are obtained, and the relevant Job Description is attached in order to draft and prepare the necessary job vacancy postings as per the “Job Vacancies Posts Drafting Guidelines”.
• Source applicants through external, internal and online channels as per the approved Talent Acquisition Sourcing Plan, such as UoS job opportunities page, UoS Alumni Office, DHR (Directorate of Human Resources-Sharjah Government), external postings through professional networks and agencies, etc.
• Review and assess submitted CVs, qualifications, experience letters, and other related documents, and eliminate applications that do not meet UoS’s employment conditions and/or do not match the job’s requirements. As well as identify candidates who will undergo phone screenings if needed.
• Conduct phone screening interviews in order to help identify the most suitable candidates for the job, as well as submit interview results and recommendations to the Head of Talent Acquisition Section to review and process.
• Manage the interview process by developing the schedules with the Head of Talent Acquisition, Line Managers and other delegates when needed, informing candidates about the interview schedules as well as providing them with any required information to ensure their readiness for the interview.
• Contribute as a member of the interview panel, by preparing suitable interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position based on the job description in order to help select the right candidate for the job.
• Assist the Head of TA in organizing and coordinating the orientation sessions for new employees, as well as gather and prepare the required information and resources to be presented to new joiners during the sessions.
• Prepare the Employment Offer for both academic and non-academic staff and maintain the necessary approvals, as well as report any declined offers to the line manager in order to take action.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
• Excellent working knowledge of personal computer applications with an emphasis on MS office applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Good follow up and tracking skills resulting in the timely completion of multiple assignments.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems related to HR operations would be an advantage.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a relevant discipline.
• 4-6 years of UAE experience in similar role preferably in higher education institutions.
• A professional Human Resources certification (such as CIPD, SHRM, etc.) is a plus.
• Priority is to UAE Nationals

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree/higher diploma

the main responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding talent at the University of Sharjah, as well as promote a the university’s brand through recruitment initiatives and events, and offer support and guidance to colleges and department regarding their recruitment needs as per UoS regulations, bylaws, and procedures.