Recruitment Lead

Job description / Role

We are looking for candidates with strong leadership skills and experience in leading recruitment for senior and executive-level positions, developing and maintaining proactive sourcing strategies, and analyzing recruitment metrics. Candidates coming from an agency background will be preferred.

Details:
• Executive Hiring Support: Lead recruitment efforts for senior and executive-level positions, ensuring discretion and alignment with strategic goals.
• Sourcing and Talent Pipeline Building: Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing strategies, including networking, job fairs, social media, campus recruiting, and partnerships with recruitment agencies.
• Candidate Experience Management: Oversee the entire candidate journey from application to onboarding, ensuring a positive, efficient, and professional hiring process.
• Employer Branding: Collaborate with HR and marketing to enhance the employer brand, using social media, online platforms, and company events to attract top talent.
• Data-Driven Recruitment: Track and analyze recruitment metrics to assess effectiveness, identify bottlenecks, and optimize strategies.
• Process Optimization: Evaluate and improve recruitment processes and tools to increase efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and ensure compliance.
• Recruitment Strategy Development: Design and implement scalable recruitment strategies tailored to meet the organization’s needs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with department heads and hiring managers to align on position requirements and candidate profiles.
• Budget Management: Manage the recruitment budget, optimizing costs while maintaining high recruitment standards.

To be considered for this new opportunity, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a lead or management role.
• Proven track record in leading recruitment initiatives, meeting hiring goals, and improving recruitment processes and metrics.
• Strong people management and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and drive performance.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and team members.
• Ability to analyze market trends and implement forward-thinking recruitment strategies.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn, Indeed, and other recruitment platforms. Experience with data analytics tools is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adjust strategies in response to changing business needs.

Important Note:
Black Pearl does not charge candidates for our recruitment services. All active job openings are listed on our website at www.blackpearlconsult.com.
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply through our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

About the Company

About Us Helping professionals grow. Supporting businesses thrive.

Black Pearl is a HR consultancy and recruitment firm based in the UAE. We connect skilled professionals with leading organizations across the Gulf region, offering a personalized and thoughtful approach to hiring.

Our team specializes in recruiting for roles across key industries, including but not limited to: - Healthcare and Life Sciences - Engineering and Construction - Technology and Digital - Finance and Accounting - Hospitality and Retail - Government and Emiratization

Whether you’re searching for your next opportunity or looking to hire, we work closely with you to understand your goals and find the right fit.