Recruitment Manager

The Professionals

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Project Recruitment Manager to lead and manage end-to-end recruitment for key projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building talent pipelines, coordinating with project leaders, and ensuring timely onboarding of high-quality candidates to meet project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with project managers and department heads to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment plans accordingly.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned projects including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and engagement.

• Develop targeted recruitment strategies tailored to project timelines, industry requirements, and candidate availability.

• Manage recruitment metrics and provide regular updates on hiring progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and best practices in recruitment.

• Oversee onboarding processes in coordination with HR and project teams to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies or contractors as needed.

• Coordinate internal mobility and redeployment of existing staff between projects when possible.

• Contribute to employer branding and candidate experience initiatives to attract top talent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, with at least 2 years in a project-based or high-volume recruitment environment.

• Strong understanding of various sourcing methods and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

• Ability to manage multiple roles across different levels and functions simultaneously.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Highly organized with a proactive, deadline-driven approach.

• Familiarity with regional labor markets and compliance regulations (if applicable).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in consultancy, engineering, construction, or similar project-based industries.

• Prior recruitment experience in the MENA region or Gulf market (if relevant).

• Ability to scale recruitment quickly to meet project ramp-up needs.