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    Recruitment Administrator | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Supporting the Talent Acquisition Team recruiting across the Middel East, the responsibilities of the Recruitment Administrator will be to ensure that there is a strong sense of service provided to all candidates, irrespective of the outcome of their application. You will interact with the team and operate behind the scenes posting job adverts, initially sourcing relevant candidate CVs, scheduling interviews, updating the internal applicant tracking system and managing all administration through to final offer stage for the successful incumbent.It is therefore required that you have strong attention to detail and understand the process and impact that the successful interaction and information can have on the management of the vacancy and the applicant experience. You will have a strong sense of customer service and be able to remain professional even when under pressure, responding to all queries in a timely manner. Being one of the first point of contacts for candidates you should also be an excellent communicator in the English language, with Arabic fluency also being a distinct advantage.

    This is an administrative position, so would suit those with just 1 year of recruitment of HR experience wishing to further develop their career within a global management consultancy organisation. It is expected that you will also hold a relevant HR degree (or additional qualification) and be confident in your communication and MS Office capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for those at the start of their HR career to begin to learn a great deal from your peers and the organisation also provides growth and development for the right individual.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Career Development and Staffing Specialist | RecruitMe FZE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Reporting to the Head of Career Development and Staffing this role supports in the deployment of consultants on projects and business development activities by interfacing closely with Head of Staffing, Practice Seniors, and hometeam staff. Proposes and designs departmental initiatives (e.g. digitizing reports, streamlining processes etc..) to improve processes or implement new policies and drive their implementation with the supervision of the Head of Staffing.Duties include:? Interact daily with Team members to understand requirements in terms of open needs on projects, required support on marketing/unbillable work? Connect on a needs basis with staff mentors for issues with their staffing? Propose staffing allocations by matching available resources to projects while balancing business and personal needs (development needs and preferences) as well as personal preferences? Develop an understanding of current staff profiles and skills to aid in optimal allocation staff to projects? Ensure smooth integration of new hires by suggesting suitable projects and allocating them on business development activities? Manage allocation of Summer Interns (Associates and Senior Associates) to projects in line with constraints (timing, nature of work, industry preferences, etc..)? Proactively manage the continuous staffing of Business Analyst hires to ensure their development and growth? Communicating with senior stakeholders on staffing decisions. Handle difficult conversations with seniors (partners, principals) particularly when their preferred staff cannot be allocated and explaining rationale for suggested profiles.? Guide and coach the Career Development & Staffing assistant? Coordinate with staffing teams in other regions to manage cross regional staffing for opportunities unable to be filled within the region as well as to explore mobility options for local staff? Collaborate with Performance Management team to maintain a log of hometeam staff’s development needs and refer to them as input to staffing decisions? Sit in on hometeam appraisal committees to provide context into staffing allocations as needed? Propose and design departmental initiatives to improve processes or implement new policies and drive their implementation? Oversee content and production of weekly staffing reports for quality, accuracy, and timely submission ? Track staff deployment and utilization and suggest measures as required

    ? University Degree? Computer proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, G-suite), strong excel skills; Digital systems proficiency is a plus? Approachable and diplomatic, multitasks and works well under pressure? Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills? Sound judgment and objectivity? 4-5 years’ experience (preferable similar role)? Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills? Flexibility to travel for business when needed? Arabic language skills would be advantageous

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Corporate Talent Aquisition Specialist | RecruitMe FZE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a dynamic and driven Recruiting Specialist you will support the regional campus hiring team in the targeted recruiting of outstanding candidates for Middle East. You will play an integral role in developing relationships with all applicants, in order to build affinity and loyalty, regardless of the outcome of their application. As the main contact person for candidates, you’ll guide them throughout the entire recruiting process. With your creative, innovative ideas, you’ll develop strategies and concepts to continuously improve campus hiring. There will also be the opportunity to work on some projects related to our overall recruiting transformation efforts.Your responsibilities will include:In collaboration with the Team Leader, building and improving the overall Campus Hire strategyOwning the candidate pipeline, ensuring efficient management of the entire recruiting processEstablishing strong relationships with candidates across various cohorts and seen as the main point of contactManaging complex conversations with candidates and liaising with international recruiting teamsSupporting in relevant projects related to talent acquisition and beyond.

    The candidate we are looking for:You are highly capable in demonstrating a broad working knowledge of your primary function and leverage your past experiences to take on new projects and work as directedYou are an increasingly independent contributor, including when faced with missing informationBuilding strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates across functions and networks outside of your own area. You are able to influence results over your core areas of responsibility.You are able to solve non-routine problems by choosing and developing alternatives. You are also strong in thinking outside the box and proposing solutions in your area of responsibilityYou have an eye for detail in keeping all Recruiting platforms/tools updated accuratelyYou have a critical eye & the ability to identifying areas for improvement around youYou demonstrate strong organization skills with an ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle competing priorities effectivelyYou have significant experience in project management and the ability to parallel process multiple initiatives.You have a strong ability to work under pressure.You are results driven and self-motivated.Ability to demonstrate a professional approach and maintain integrity at all times.Ability to respect all information as personal and confidentialStrong service orientation and responsiveness to requestsAdapting quickly to new circumstances and priorities.Proactive with the eagerness to seek opportunities to assist others.QUALIFICATIONS:A relevant bachelor’s degree plus minimum 3 – 5 years talent acquisition experience but 5-6 years of total work experience, preferably at a professional services firm with proven success in managing several international search projects in parallel across levels and markets utilizing a range of direct sourcing tools and tactics.Capacity to work in a demanding, fast-paced and multicultural environmentStrong verbal and written Communication skills with fluency in English; Arabic is a plusDemonstrated ability to work with people at all levelsAdvanced level computer skills; Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Corporate Talent Acquisition Specialist | RecruitMe FZE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a dynamic and driven Recruiting Specialist you will support the regional campus hiring team in the targeted recruiting of outstanding candidates for Middle East. You will play an integral role in developing relationships with all applicants, in order to build affinity and loyalty, regardless of the outcome of their application. As the main contact person for candidates, you’ll guide them throughout the entire recruiting process. With your creative, innovative ideas, you’ll develop strategies and concepts to continuously improve campus hiring. There will also be the opportunity to work on some projects related to our overall recruiting transformation efforts.Your responsibilities will include:- In collaboration with the Team Leader, building and improving the overall Campus Hire strategy- Owning the candidate pipeline, ensuring efficient management of the entire recruiting process- Establishing strong relationships with candidates across various cohorts and seen as the main point of contact- Managing complex conversations with candidates and liaising with international recruiting teams- Supporting in relevant projects related to talent acquisition and beyond.

    The candidate we are looking for:- You are highly capable in demonstrating a broad working knowledge of your primary function and leverage your past experiences to take on new projects and work as directed- You are an increasingly independent contributor, including when faced with missing information- Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates across functions and networks outside of your own area. You are able to influence results over your core areas of responsibility.- You are able to solve non-routine problems by choosing and developing alternatives. You are also strong in thinking outside the box and proposing solutions in your area of responsibility- You have an eye for detail in keeping all Recruiting platforms/tools updated accurately- You have a critical eye & the ability to identifying areas for improvement around you- You demonstrate strong organization skills with an ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle competing priorities effectively- You have significant experience in project management and the ability to parallel process multiple initiatives.- You have a strong ability to work under pressure.- You are results driven and self-motivated.- Ability to demonstrate a professional approach and maintain integrity at all times.- Ability to respect all information as personal and confidential- Strong service orientation and responsiveness to requests- Adapting quickly to new circumstances and priorities.- Proactive with the eagerness to seek opportunities to assist others.QUALIFICATIONS:- A relevant bachelor’s degree plus minimum 3-5 years talent acquisition experience but 5-6 years of total work experience, preferably at a professional services firm with proven success in managing several international search projects in parallel across levels and markets utilizing a range of direct sourcing tools and tactics.- Capacity to work in a demanding, fast-paced and multicultural environment- Strong verbal and written Communication skills with fluency in English; Arabic is a plus- Demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels- Advanced level computer skills; Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    People Advisory Services Graduate Program (UAE National) | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    EY Dubai PAS – People Advisory Services Graduate program (UAE Nationals)At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. EY (Dubai) Tax – People Advisory Services (PAS) Graduate Program (UAE Nationals) Location: Dubai, UAE What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world? Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. The opportunity: your next adventure awaits You will be working with one of the most trusted, respected and influential teams in the industry. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Click here to learn more about the Tax service line . The opportunity is specifically in the People Advisory Services (PAS) sub-service line under Tax. The world continues to change as a result of developments in globalization, demographics, technology and regulation. These disruptive forces require organizations and their people to change rapidly. At the same time it’s getting harder to source, manage, motivate and retain talent while controlling costs. PAS helps our clients harness their people agenda – the right people, with the right capabilities, in the right place, for the right cost, doing the right things. We help our clients gain a competitive advantage, working with them to cultivate impactful people, human resource and organizational alignment across all critical business crossroads. Click here to learn more about the People Advisory Services sub-service line . If you have graduated from university, or will do soon, the EY Graduate Program could be just the job for you. You will be part of a team working with interesting clients, while earning a salary. We will help you develop the things you are naturally good at and learn new skills for your career too. What we look for – You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world. – You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world. – You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

    Qualifications: – Bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR/Management/Business Administration/Industrial Engineering/Psychology/Social Sciences or related field of study with strong academic credentials. – Bachelor’s degree: completed within the past 18 months of applying to the graduate program – Master’s Programs/Master’s Degree: completed within the past 18 months with no relevant work experience for more than 6 months – Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English – Willingness to travel across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)UAE Nationals with family book will be considered What’s in it for you – Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs. – Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds – both professionally and culturally. – Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development. – Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Recruitment Specialist | A Leading Insurance Broker In The Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A leading International Insurance Broker company is currently looking for a recruitment specialist to join their office in Dubai UAE. The primary purpose of this role is to provide highly visible and effective end to end recruitment solutions to find the best talent for the business. You will ensure to attract and retain the highest calibre diverse talent to build the strategic capability we require as a business in the future. Key Accountabilities• Own the end to end recruitment process for your client groups, from initiation through to on-boarding • Be an employer brand ambassador for the company, delivering a first-class candidate experience at all stages of the recruitment process• Work closely with the wider HR team and line managers at all levels to ensure a detailed understanding of resourcing needs • Pro-actively source talent for a selection of your vacancies using a range of channels (Social media, online forums and CV databases etc) • Build a comprehensive suite of assessment tools and evolve as and when required • Be an active contributor and influencer in the recruitment process, providing best practice advice to hiring manager, advising on appropriate selection methods, leading interviews and influencing decisions to ensure an inclusive hiring process• Produce regular reports for HR teams and wider business using a set of agreed recruitment metrics. Ensure D&I features in this• Coach recruiting managers to improve interviewing, assessment and selection competence. Educating the wider business on the group’s recruitment approach, challenging where appropriate • Maintain Applicant Tracking file for all roles to ensure accurate reporting• Partner with agencies to source candidates where necessary

    Knowledge, Skills & Experience• Be an experienced recruiter with an eye for spotting great talent – both for current and future roles• Ability to think strategically beyond the daily BAU requirements i.e. support the HR team on delivery of strategic initiatives and HR projects.• Coordinate with HR Manager for L&D projects.• Be an enthusiastic and collaborative team player with a strong drive and ambition to create a positive work environment and to deliver results • Commercial awareness and a demonstrable ability to understand stakeholder groups• Outstanding communication and influencing skills • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, being able to generate a quality pipeline of candidates under tight time constraints• Strong attention to detail and be able to work independently • Be able to adapt your style, think on your feet and have a can-do mentalityQualifications• Degree holder in Human Resources preferably• Minimum 3 years recruitment experience in UAE experience in both search firm and in-house preferably but not a must• Good knowledge of relevant business area – insurance or wider financial services• Excellent communication in English• Proven recruitment experience in different sourcing channels• Extensive best practice recruitment and onboarding experience• Extensive knowledge of recruitment systems• Sourcing experience• Strong analytical ability, sensitive in number and detailed oriented• Able to work independently and as part of the team

    A leading insurance broker in the Middle East. More

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    UAE National – Director of Recruitment | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are recruiting for a UAE National – Director of Recruitment, that will report directly into the CHCO. The role holder will drive the entire recruitment function and lead the overall recruiting strategy across the UAE.Client DetailsOur client is a reputable semi-government entity based in Dubai.Description* Lead and manage the recruitment team and entire talent acquisition strategy* Design employer branding and proposition* Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for multiple, critical roles* Develop and preserve relationships with internal senior stakeholders, offering advise on recruitment solutions and process* Acquire the best talent to further develop the efficiency of the company as a whole* Build and maintain a robust pipeline of talent, billed ATS data integrity, and regularly share updates with internal stakeholders* Utilise innovative sourcing techniques and strategies to find, connect with and recruit top-tier talent* Recognise recruitment enhancement ideas to implement across the region* Support wider group within any recruitment and talent needsJob Offer* Huge exposure to C-Suite and wider group* Great opportunity to further build your team and for your own career development* Working for a cash rich, secure and established entity* Competitive salary and benefits* Education Allowance* Benefits* Furniture Allowance* Bonus

    * 8 + years of recruitment or talent experience, with a HR Operational background – full understanding of legislation* Data orientated, to utilise recruitment data, to influence and support stakeholders* Strong leadership skills* Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic is essential* Consultative recruitment approach with strong business acumen* Career driven, with a leading from the front and hands on approach – with 360 recruitment* Strong understanding of your recruitment metrics / ratios / numbers – time to hire, CVs to interviews, interviews to placements etc * Team management experience

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Staffing Specialist | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Role:The Staffing Specialist will work closely with the leadership team and the talent team to manage the consultants staffing, focusing on allocating the right individuals to the right projects to meet business needs while optimising individuals’ professional development.Key responsibilities:* Staff consulting case teams in a timely and appropriate manner by balancing individual professional developmental needs with client needs and the best interests of the firm.* Engage with consulting staff regularly to understand current PD needs, future aspirations and staffing preferences* Recommend allocation of available resource to projects; track investment made and expected ROI* Manage Partners and Managers around staffing decisions – including proactive and thoughtful dialogues* Managing Performance watch processes for underperforming consultants.* Ensure that staffing processes, policies and communications are consistent, transparent, understood and fair for all stakeholders* Ensure staffing databases are accurate and up to date

    The Candidate:Personal Attributes:* Professional and approachable* Able to deal with highly confidential information* Proactive, confident and motivated* Excellent communication skills in all situations with customers (partners and managers) and consulting staff* Presentable, discrete and diplomatic* Sound judgment and objectivity* Ability to make high quality decisions effectively* Commercial and sound business judgementRequirements: * Must come from a professional services organisation* Should have global exposure* Degree educated

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More