Recruitment Specialist - Diversified Sectors (Construction, O&M)

Confidential Company

1. Developing job descriptions and postings: Work with hiring managers to create job descriptions and postings that accurately reflect the skills and experience required for a particular position.

2. Sourcing candidates: Utilize a diverse range of sourcing channels including job portals (Bayt, Naukrigulf, Indeed), LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, employee referrals, and internal databases to identify and attract qualified candidates. Build strong partnerships with local and international recruitment agencies to support urgent and niche hiring needs. Engage in networking events and industry-specific forums to reach passive talent, while continuously monitoring and optimizing the sourcing mix to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

3. Screening & Shortlisting candidates: Upon receiving applications, the recruiter reviews and filters resume based on skills, experience, employment gaps, and GCC compliance. They conduct structured screening calls to evaluate candidates’ motivation, communication skills, industry experience, and suitability for the role. A shortlist of qualified, interview-ready candidates is maintained and detailed profiles are submitted to hiring managers for further consideration.

4. Conducting interviews: Conduct initial phone or in-person interviews with candidates to assess their fit for the position and the organization. Assist in arranging face-to-face / online interview with higher management.

5. Managing the hiring process: Responsible for coordinating the hiring process with hiring managers, HR teams, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient process.

6. Negotiate and decide the cost/salary of the candidate in consultation with the higher management.

7. Background Check: Check the background of candidates followed by employment reference checking.

8. Report to the manager on the status of the interview and selection process.

9. Work according to the rules, regulations and recruitment strategies of the organization.

10. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in handling sensitive candidate and company information throughout the recruitment process.

11. Analyze and review the effectiveness of the selected candidates and take corrective steps if goals are not met.

12. Coordinate with the HR Operations team for joining formalities of new candidates & schedule the induction program

13. Assist with special projects as needed.

o Qualifications and Experience

·Qualification Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum 8 years of recruitment experience preferably in Engineering & Construction Sector
• Should have experience in end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• Candidates having Middle east experience preferred.
• Experience in hiring niche, hard-to-fill, and high-volume roles.
• Expert knowledge of interview, assessment, and selection techniques
• Excellent organizational & interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Willing to support any recruitment assignment across sectors, functions, and locations
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets
• Ability to understand and analyze people
• Well organized, detail oriented and confident personality
• Possess relevant IT skills in MS Office applications - outlook, advanced excel, MS word and a working knowledge in business ERP systems.