Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for an constuction industry experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruitment Officer to join our construction company in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete recruitment cycle, from manpower requisition to onboarding
• Source and recruit white-collar professionals, including engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors, commercial staff, HSE professionals and other technical personnel
• Develop and manage effective talent-attraction channels for recruitment across all levels of the company
• Build strong talent pipelines through LinkedIn, job portals, recruitment agencies, employee referrals, universities and professional networks
• Screen CVs, conduct interviews and coordinate technical interviews with department heads
• Prepare job descriptions, offer letters and recruitment reports
• Maintain an updated candidate database
• Coordinate with candidates regarding documentation, notice periods and joining formalities

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience:

• Minimum 4–6 years of recruitment experience
• At least 2 years of relevant recruitment experience within the UAE construction industry
• Proven experience recruiting white-collar, engineering and technical employees
• Familiarity with UAE employment practices and construction-sector manpower requirements

Education:

• MBA or Post Graduation in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline
• HR or recruitment certification will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong candidate-sourcing and headhunting abilities
• Excellent interviewing and candidate-assessment skills
• Good knowledge of LinkedIn, job portals and recruitment databases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and meet recruitment deadlines
• Good negotiation, coordination and stakeholder-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant-tracking systems
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment

• Important: Only candidates with relevant UAE construction recruitment experience should apply. Candidates currently available in the UAE will be preferred.