Recruitment Consultant

Confidential Company

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant (UAE Market)

Location: Business Bay Dubai

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us: We are a leading recruitment agency providing top-tier talent solutions to businesses across industries in the UAE. We aim to connect exceptional candidates with organisations that value innovation, expertise, and growth. Our clients range from multinational corporations to dynamic startups, and we are expanding our team to meet the growing demand for talent acquisition services in the region.

Job Summary: We seek a highly motivated and experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our team and serve our clients in the UAE. As a Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and placing candidates for various roles, while building and maintaining relationships with clients to understand their recruitment needs. This is a key position for someone with in-depth knowledge of the UAE job market, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients in the UAE, understanding their hiring needs, company culture, and business objectives.

Talent Sourcing: Identify, source, and engage high-quality candidates for open positions using a variety of platforms (job boards, social media, networking, headhunting, etc.).

Screening & Interviewing: Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including interviews, reference checks, and skills testing, to ensure an intense match with the client’s requirements.

Candidate Shortlisting: Provide clients with a shortlist of qualified candidates and advise on interview scheduling and candidate feedback.

Market Expertise: Stay up to date on the latest trends, salary benchmarks, and market conditions in the UAE to provide valuable insights to clients and candidates.

Recruitment Strategy: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies tailored to the UAE market, ensuring alignment with client needs.

Negotiation & Offer Management: Manage negotiations between clients and candidates on salary and contract terms, ensuring successful placement.

Client Reporting: Provide clients with regular updates on the recruitment process, including market trends and candidate pipelines.

Compliance & Documentation: Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws and recruitment best practices, maintaining accurate records and documentation throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum 2-8 years of recruitment experience, with a proven track record in sourcing and placing candidates across a range of industries in the UAE market.

Knowledge of the UAE Market: Strong understanding of the UAE labour market, including key industries, salary trends, and recruitment challenges.

Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and candidates alike. Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with recruitment software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and job boards. Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Degree: A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Problem-Solving: Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple vacancies simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.

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