Recruitment Specialist

Job description / Role

A market-leading retail business is currently seeking a strategic in-house Recruitment Specialist to join their team in Dubai.

The primary roles of this position will include the following:
- Identify strategic and financial objectives and hiring needs
- Devise and carry out a targeted research strategy
- Research into clients’ company, competitors and market place
- Map role criteria, define position description and document specifications
- Track and identify prospective candidates using a variety of channels
- Assess candidates to ensure qualification match, cultural fit and compatibility
- Conduct confidential interviews, follow-up references and check credits
- Present shortlisted candidates and provide detailed profile summaries
- Offer guidance and facilitate the negotiation process through to its completion
- Follow up with clients and assist with the candidate’s transition and onboarding process
- Network and build long-lasting client relationships
- Research and develop recruiting leads

Requirements

- 2-3 years of proven working experience in recruiting within a reputable retail business in the UAE (in-house experience is a must)
- Deep understanding of recruitment processes, labour laws and visa processing across the GCC
- Experience in managing assessment centres and setting up career fairs
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting software and candidate databases
- Strong knowledge of candidates selection methods and sourcing tools
- Effective negotiation, influencing and communication skills with strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
- BS degree in Human Resources or related field

An above par salary package and an opportunity to grow one’s career within a well-established business awaits you. If you find this opportunity interesting, please click the apply button.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.