Recruitment Manager

Job Purpose

We are looking for a proactive, results-driven and experienced Head of Recruitment to lead the company's end-to-end talent acquisition function. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies, identifying top talent, managing the complete hiring lifecycle and ensuring timely recruitment of qualified professionals across all business functions.

Candidates with previous experience in a recruitment agency, executive search firm or talent acquisition consultancy will be highly preferred particularly those with a strong network and proven track record of sourcing and placing mid-to-senior-level professionals.

Experience in real estate development, property development or related industries will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies aligned with the company's business expansion and manpower requirements.
• Work closely with senior management and department heads to understand current and future hiring needs.
• Prepare and manage the annual recruitment and manpower plan.
• Establish recruitment timelines, hiring priorities, and selection processes.

1. End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening to interviewing, selection, offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Handle recruitment for all levels, including management, senior executives, technical professionals, engineering, sales, marketing, finance, legal, and administrative positions.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, recruitment portals, professional networks, referrals, databases and direct headhunting.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for critical positions.
• Ensure timely closure of vacancies while maintaining high hiring standards.

1. Agency & Executive Search Expertise

• Leverage previous recruitment agency experience and established candidate networks to identify high-quality talent.
• Apply advanced sourcing, headhunting, and talent mapping techniques.
• Conduct market mapping and competitor talent analysis.
• Build relationships with passive candidates and senior-level professionals.
• Demonstrate the ability to fill challenging and niche positions within agreed timelines.

1. Real Estate Industry Recruitment

• Manage recruitment for real estate development-related functions including:

-Project Development and Management.

• Engineering and Construction.
• Architecture and Design.
• Sales and Business Development.
• Marketing and Branding.
• Property and Asset Management.
• Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Administration.
• Understand the talent landscape within the UAE real estate and property development market.
• Maintain a strong network of professionals within the real estate and construction sectors.

1. Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with department heads and senior management throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct candidate assessments and provide recommendations based on suitability, experience and organizational requirements.
• Manage interview schedules, feedback, salary negotiations and employment offers.
• Provide regular recruitment updates and hiring progress reports to management.

1. Recruitment Operations & Reporting

• Maintain an updated recruitment database and candidate talent pool.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs, including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate and quality of hire.
• Prepare weekly and monthly recruitment reports.
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Develop and continuously improve recruitment policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Previous experience working with a recruitment agency, executive search firm or recruitment consultancy is strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting for real estate development, construction or property-related companies is an advantage.
• Strong experience in sourcing and headhunting mid-to-senior-level professionals.
• Excellent knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, recruitment databases and candidate sourcing tools.
• Strong understanding of the UAE employment market and recruitment practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Application Question(s):

• How soon can you join ?

Language:

• Italian (Preferred)
• Russian (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person