Talent Acquisition Specialist

Stantec

Dubai, UAE

Ref: SP012-182

Job description / Role

Employment: Contract

Talent Acquisition Specialist (3-6 months Contract)

At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients’ communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.

Stantec is seeking a talented and motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us on the Middle East projects.

Key responsibilities:
• Maintain a up to date and actionable database filled with a talent pool of CV’s and applications.
• Works independently across various Middle East regions providing talent solutions for all recruitment-related activities. This includes taking the initiative to address corrective actions once an issue arises.
• Manages and owns the entire recruitment life cycle from A to Z.
• Sources technical and specialized skill sets through various tools and continuously provides new solutions and ideas to attract talents.
• Measures the caliber and competencies of candidates against strict requirements and briefs provided.
• Negotiates, presents offers and closes deals with the selected candidate.
• Manages the applicant tracking system, ensuring data is entered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains talent pools for assigned positions.
• Successfully liaises with mobilization/visa and HR teams to ensure the successful onboarding of candidates.
• Works closely with senior-level internal hiring managers across the business. This involves asking questions and challenging management on key decisions to ensure this adheres to the recruitment process.
• Contributes to driving forward new ideas that can help streamline processes and speed up recruitment.
• At all stages of the recruitment process, ensures credibility is maintained through effective feedback.
• Updates internal recruitment dashboard daily and weekly to ensure that live information is up to date
• Generates regular reports on recruiting metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and others.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of Recruitment experience with Industry knowledge in the Water, Water Infrastructure, and Utilities project.
• B.Sc. degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• A passionate and driven recruiter who enjoys working in a challenging environment.
• Experience closing candidates to offers in a competitive market.
• Self-sufficient and able to work with little direct supervision.
• A track record of demonstrating a strong work ethic, integrity, and personal accountability.
• Strong knowledge of multiple job boards, social media, other sourcing platforms, LinkedIn and BrassRing.
• Proven track record of building rapport with hiring managers and cross-functional partners.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A customer-focused approach, possessing impressive communication skills and the capabilities to meet tight deadlines

About the Company

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

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