Senior Recruitment Consultant

The Senior Recruitment Consultant will lead end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple industries, delivering tailored talent acquisition solutions for clients based in the UAE. This role involves sourcing top-tier candidates, managing client relationships, and providing strategic hiring advice in line with UAE labor laws and market dynamics. Operating in a fast-paced consultancy or in-house environment, the Senior Recruitment Consultant will be responsible for achieving placement targets, maintaining strong client networks, and ensuring a high standard of candidate experience.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the full recruitment cycle, including job briefing, sourcing, interviewing, shortlisting, and offer management.

• Building and nurturing long-term relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and advising on effective hiring strategies.

• Utilizing various sourcing methods such as job portals, LinkedIn, headhunting, and industry networking to attract top talent.

• Conducting structured interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate fit for both skillset and cultural alignment.

• Coordinating interview schedules, providing feedback, and facilitating the negotiation of employment offers.

• Keeping up to date with UAE labor laws, visa processes, and recruitment compliance regulations.

• Maintaining a strong candidate database and ensuring accurate, up-to-date records in the ATS or CRM system.

• Mentoring junior recruiters and contributing to team performance through sharing best practices and market insights.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4–6 years of recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or client-facing role in the UAE.

• In-depth knowledge of the UAE job market, labor regulations, and talent acquisition trends.

• Proven success in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across various industries.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for client and candidate engagement.

• Proficiency in using recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Bayt, and applicant tracking systems.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.

• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage for broader candidate sourcing and client communication.