Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: manpower requisition, job postings, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management
• Coordinate with line managers to understand hiring needs and job requirements
• Source candidates through job portals, social media, referrals, agencies, and internal databases
• Screen CVs, conduct initial interviews, and shortlist suitable candidates
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers
• Prepare offer letters and manage offer acceptance and negotiations
• Maintain recruitment trackers and ensure timely hiring against approved manpower plans

On-boarding & Joining Formalities

• Coordinate pre-joining activities and candidate communication
• Collect, verify, and maintain joining documents and employee records
• Coordinate employee onboarding, induction sessions, and orientation programs
• Liaise with internal departments (IT, Admin, Payroll, DMCC) to ensure onboarding readiness
• Support visa processing, medicals, Emirates ID, and labor documentation (as applicable)
• Ensure timely system onboarding (HRMS, attendance, email, access)

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee files and recruitment documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and internal procedures
• Support probation reviews and confirmation processes
• Generate recruitment and onboarding reports for management

Stakeholder & Candidate Experience

• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring and onboarding journey
• Promote a positive employer brand and professional candidate experience
• Coordinate with recruitment agencies and external vendors when required

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong recruitment and interviewing skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Time management and ability to handle multiple roles simultaneously
• Knowledge of UAE labor law and visa processes in DMCC (is preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Office and ZOHO HRMS / ATS systems

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5 years of experience in recruitment and on-boarding
• Experience in UAE / GCC/MEA recruitment environment preferred