Recruitment Officer

Job Summary:

The Recruitment Officer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the organization attracts, selects, and hires top talent. This role requires a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and knowledge of recruitment best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Sourcing & Attraction

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Source candidates through job portals, social media, referrals, networking, and recruitment agencies.
• Create engaging job advertisements and maintain job postings.

Screening & Selection

• Review CVs/resumes and shortlist candidates according to job requirements.
• Conduct initial phone and/or in-person interviews.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers.
• Assist in preparing assessment tests and evaluation criteria for candidates.

Coordination & Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the HR database.
• Prepare offer letters, employment contracts, and other recruitment-related documentation.
• Coordinate background checks and reference verification.
• Support onboarding activities for new hires.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with internal hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs.
• Provide regular updates and reports on recruitment progress to HR and management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and recruitment standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor recruitment metrics and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of hire.
• Stay updated with market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in [your industry].
• Strong knowledge of recruitment tools, job portals, and social media sourcing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of UAE labor laws is preferred (if hiring in UAE).

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Time management and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Teamwork and collaboration