HCM Consultant

Head of Hiring / Recruitment Manager: 10+ years of experience

1. Workforce Planning & Requisition

• Identify hiring needs based on team structure, workload, and future plans.
• Develop and submit job requisitions with accurate role requirements and justification.
• Collaborate with HR to finalize job descriptions, competencies, and grades.

2. Recruitment Process Participation

• Review and shortlist candidates submitted by HR or recruiters.
• Conduct interviews (technical/functional) and provide timely feedback.
• Ensure interview questions and assessments align with job requirements.
• Participate in panel interviews when required.

3. Decision Making

• Evaluate candidates objectively using defined criteria.
• Select the most suitable candidate based on skills, fit, and organizational values.
• Provide final hiring recommendation and submit approval through the hiring workflow.

4. Collaboration with HR/Recruitment

• Maintain continuous communication with HR on hiring progress and timelines.
• Provide clarity on role expectations, salary ranges, and must-have competencies.
• Support HR in closing candidates by participating in discussions if needed.

5. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure the recruitment process follows internal policies and UAE labour laws.
• Maintain fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality throughout the hiring process.
• Avoid bias and follow ethical hiring standards.

6. Onboarding Support

• Prepare onboarding plans and ensure team readiness before the new hire joins.
• Conduct orientation to introduce the team, work style, and expectations.
• Provide ongoing support during probation.

7. Performance & Feedback

• Monitor the new hire’s performance during probation.
• Provide timely feedback to HR regarding progress, challenges, or concerns.
• Approve or reject confirmation at the end of probation based on performance.

Additional Requirements for a Hiring Manager

1. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification is a plus (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, PHR).
• Technical certifications relevant to the department (for technical roles).

2. Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of recruitment lifecycle and interview techniques.
• Ability to define job requirements, competencies, and evaluation criteria.
• Experience with HR systems (ATS, HRMS, candidate tracking tools).
• Understanding of salary structures, job grading, and market benchmarking.
• Familiarity with UAE Labour Law and company hiring policies.

3. Leadership & Management Competencies

• Proven ability to lead hiring decisions and manage stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Strong decision-making, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members on interview methods.

4. Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to give clear, structured feedback to HR and candidates.
• Ability to represent the company professionally to external candidates.

5. Behavioral Competencies

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong commitment to fairness and unbiased hiring practices.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration and teamwork with HR, recruitment, and leadership.

6. Strategic Capabilities

• Workforce planning and forecasting talent needs.
• Ability to identify skill gaps and propose hiring strategies.
• Supporting employer branding initiatives through positive candidate experience.

7. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Ability to coordinate with recruitment agencies when needed.
• Ensure alignment between HR, Finance, and department needs.
• Experience managing external talent pipelines.

8. Data & Reporting

• Ability to review recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, pipeline health).

Use data to improve selection methods and decision-making

Job Type: Full-time