In-House Recruiter – 3 to 6 Month Temp Role

Parsons International

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: HP094-1427

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reporting directlyinto the Lead Recruiter, the role holder will work as an integrated part of the Talent Management project team based in Abu Dhabi.

This key focus involves sourcing for both locally based and international candidates of all nationalities. The successful candidate will partner with other internationals recruiters to drive candidate location strategy and create sustainable talent pools.

The Recruiter identifies potential candidates and uses time and cost-effective sourcing techniques to attract applicants without using external agencies.

The chosen candidate will have a strong track record in all aspects of the recruitment cycle from CV sourcing, competency based interview through to offer negotiations.

KEY DUTIES:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Designing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies

Developing search strategies, and overall staffing needs for the organization

Proactively identify and recruit passive candidates, and continually build a pipeline of candidates

Reviewing all applicant resumes and sources for fit with position description and requirements; ensure a diverse candidate pool is presented

Effectively phone screening or interviewing all relevant applicants, and make recommendations to hiring managers for interview selection

Gathering interview feedback from candidates and interview team; Determining with hiring managers next steps in the process

Obtaining all critical information on candidates; experience, salary, motivations and fit for the position

Educating hiring managers on the recruitment process; timeline, roles and responsibilities, as well as promoting candidate diversity

Consulting with hiring managers on recruitment trends, target companies, and innovative sourcing techniques such as industry events, networking, job boards, cold calling, external research, etc.

Maintaining sourcing and tracking spreadsheets and presenting updates on a weekly basis

Formulating job descriptions with Line Management to attract relevant candidates

Developing and maintaining client relationships with senior leadership, hiring managers and candidates

Managing search firm relationships

Working with HR and Mobilization team on all necessary compliance

Extending and negotiating all salary offers to candidates

Managing the closing of the position all the way through the on-boarding of successful candidates

Ensuring that the applicant tracking system (Taleo) and all HRIS Systems are consistently and effectively used to provide accurate recruitment metrics and compliance

Reviewing weekly/monthly/quarterly recruitment metrics to ensure target are being met

Advising the business on employment laws and regulations

Designing, developing and running career fairs and other networking events as a representative of RMTC

Requirements

ESSENTIAL

Degree holder. Ideally in HR, Business Administration or related field

At least 5 years experience with proven track record of success as a recruiter

Demonstrated project management experience

Creative sourcing and networking techniques

Strong business acumen

Ability to conduct technical interviews at a higher level

Ability to manage competing demands, prioritize and successfully meet client and stakeholder needs

Flexible nature and ability to meet changing demands in a dynamic work environment

Proven strength in the management and development of relationships with candidates and hiring managers

Superior written and verbal English communication skills, with strong attention to detail

DESIRABLE

Proficiency with applicant tracking databases, such as Taleo

Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members

Project Construction experience

Rail / metro knowledge

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.

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