Global Recruitment Director - Oil And Gas

Guildhall

Dubai, UAE

Posted
Ref: OP576-1411

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Are you ready to lead global recruitment for one of the most influential energy groups in the world? This is your opportunity to step into a high-profile, strategic leadership role where you will shape the future of global talent acquisition in the energy sector.

Why This Role?
• Industry Giant: A multinational corporation operating across five continents with cutting-edge projects in oil & gas, renewables, and next-gen energy solutions.
• Global Impact: Spearhead talent acquisition for multi-billion-dollar projects that power economies worldwide.
• Strategic Leadership: Design and implement innovative executive hiring strategies for one of the most sought-after organizations in the industry.
• International Exposure: Operate across MENA and APAC expanding your influence in major global energy hubs.

Your Mission
As the Global Recruitment Director, you will be the architect of high-impact hiring strategies—sourcing elite talent across petroleum, energy, and emerging sectors. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that the company attracts and retains the brightest minds in the industry.


Key Responsibilities
• Build and lead best-in-class recruitment initiatives, setting the benchmark for hiring excellence.
• Forecast and strategize manpower needs across the business, ensuring the company stays ahead of the competition.
• Develop global hiring pipelines, leveraging university partnerships, headhunting firms, and direct sourcing strategies.
• Refine and optimize recruitment processes to attract and retain world-class talent.
• Analyze recruitment performance, ensuring continuous improvement and effectiveness.
• Champion campus hiring initiatives, securing the next generation of energy leaders.

Why Partner with Guildhall?
At Guildhall, the region’s leading executive search firm, we don’t just fill positions—we transform businesses by connecting them with the industry’s best leaders. This role is an exclusive, high-impact opportunity, designed for top-tier professionals looking to make a global impact.

If you have the expertise, ambition, and vision to lead global recruitment for a powerhouse in the energy sector, apply now and take your career to new heights.

Requirements:

Who We’re Looking For
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or related fields.
• 5+ years of executive-level recruitment experience in petroleum, energy, or adjacent industries.
• A natural networker with strong industry connections, including university partnerships and headhunting channels.
• A visionary talent strategist who understands global hiring trends and recruitment analytics.
• A dynamic leader with outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to embrace international assignments and drive recruitment innovation on a global scale.
• Arabic language fluency will be an advantage

About the Company

Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region.

With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific.

Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services.

Guildhall is the partner of choice.

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