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    Learning and Organisational Development Manager | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is a major financial services entity based in Abu Dhabi. The business is going from strength to strength and constantly evolving. – They are looking for an experienced Learning and Organisational Development Manager to join their team. – Someone who has managed end-to-end projects – Someone who has designed learning and development programmes

    – 8+ year of total experience in Learning and Organisational Development- At least 3 years should be in a Manager role- Any employee engagement and recognition experience is a plus- Banking or financial services background would be beneficial – HR Degree or HR Qualification – Experience creating new initiatives – Independent – Who can build rapport with the team – Self starter

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    Career Services Associate for a Professional Services Multinational | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Temporary

    This role is temporary for 4 months.As a Career Services Administrator, you will support the Career Services (CS) team with administrative duties and ad hoc initiatives by preparing and keeping updated all CS-related materials. This includes Candidate’s Database information, Head-hunter information, Job Leads logs or CV writing material to support the operational running of the team’s activities.In addition you will introduce candidates’ profiles to potential target companies or liaise with other external parties such as head-hunters under the guidance of the CS Manager.Your responsibilities will include:• Keeping up to date internal logs and database including: Candidates’ database, Job Leads and Target companies’ database, head-hunter Log• Introducing potential candidate’s profiles to external companies including Clients and Target Companies• Keeping Internal material up to date such as CV writing pack• Supporting the Career Services team whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times• You are a strong and active contributor in the team, working on ad hoc administrative support as required• You demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and you are great at interacting with internal and external stakeholders across functions.• You have a strong sense of Customer Service and address issues, suggesting solutions within your area of scope.• You can solve routine problems by choosing and developing alternatives.• You are detail-oriented by nature and you enjoy maintaining data accuracy on all Career Services logs and databases, leveraging on proficient excel and MS Office suite capabilities.• You demonstrate strong organization skills with an ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle competing priorities effectively.• You have a strong ability to work under pressure.• You are results-driven and self-motivated.• You can respect all information as personal and confidential.• You enjoy working in a demanding, fast-paced and multicultural environment

    • Currently based in the UAE.• A relevant bachelor’s degree • Max 2 years’ support experience, preferably at an executive search firm or a junior recruiting role at a professional services firm.• Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English, Arabic is a plus.• 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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    Experienced Hire Recruitment Specialist for a Professional Services Multinational | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Temporary

    This is a 9 month temp role and can be based in UAE or KSA.You will support the hiring team in the targeted recruiting of outstanding candidates with industry and consulting experience 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. You will consistently support our internal practice areas on all questions related to recruiting. Also 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 experienced hiring. There will also be the opportunity to work on some projects related to lateral hiring as well as recruiting overall.Your responsibilities will include:Partnering with internal senior stakeholders and other recruiters to define the best sourcing strategy for each position, in collaboration with the Experienced Hires Sourcing Team (identifying creative ways to find relevant talent pools through the proactive search of active and passive candidates via direct sourcing, job postings, web sourcing, talent mapping, headhunters, association memberships, employees’ referrals and networking).Building and improving the overall Lateral Hire strategy, in collaboration with the Recr Team Leader and Recr Manager.Managing complex conversations with candidates and liaising with global compensation teams to build competitive packagesData analysis and steering sourcing efforts by regular reporting and analysis.Supporting in relevant projects related to talent acquisition and beyond.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.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 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.Proactive with the eagerness to seek opportunities to assist others.

    A relevant bachelor’s degree plus minimum 3-5 years talent acquisition experience but 5-6 years of total HR work experience, preferably at a professional services firm with proven success in managing several international search projects in parallel across levels and markets.Strong verbal and written Communication skills with fluency in English; Arabic is a plusAdvanced 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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    HR Coordinator – Staff On-Boarding | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Contract

    Charterhouse is working with an incredible International Organisation that is looking to hire an HR Coordinator to handle on-boarding of large numbers of staff for a 6 month contract. This role requires someone who has been working within HR handling all aspects of on-boarding of new staff. You will be the key point of contact within HR, handling the 360 on-boarding of new staff once the offer of employment has been agreed by the Rewards team. Experience with both local and international on-boarding of staff and family members is key to this role.

    The successful candidate should have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and HRIS systems is key to this position. You will also have strong organisational skills, be able to multi-task and have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. This is an immediate start and a preference will be given to individuals on husband or father’s sponsorship.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Campus Recruitment Specialist for a Professional Services Multinational | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Temporary

    The Recruiting Specialist will support the 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

    The Ideal candidate:• 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• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates across functions and networks outside of your own area. • You are able to solve non-routine problems by choosing and developing alternatives. • You have an eye for detail in keeping all Recruiting platforms/tools updated accurately• 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 and well as being results driven and self-motivated.Qualifications:• A relevant bachelor’s degree plus minimum 3 – 5 years campus specific 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 multi cultured 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• This is a temp role until December 2021 and can be Dubai or Riyadh based.

    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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    Learning and Development Manager | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is a major financial services entity based in Abu Dhabi. The business is going from strength to strength and constantly evolving. They are looking for an experienced Learning and Development Manager to join their team. This role will tie learning and development together with employee engagement and recognition.

    Salary:
    AED
    22,000 to 28,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Medical Insurance

    – 8- 10 years learning and development experience- Any employee engagement and recognition experience is a plus- Banking or financial services background would be beneficial – Experience creating new initiatives – Independent – Who can build rapport with the team – Self starter

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    IFS – HC – Senior Recruitment Associate – (12 Months Fixed) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IFS – HC – Senior Recruitment Associate – (12 Months Fixed) – JordanLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.It takes talented people to support the largest professional services organisation in the world. Our Recruiting team works to identify and attract talent for PwC. You’ll focus on engaging the most qualified experienced candidates by building relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business. Our team actively recruits for full time employees at all levels, from experienced to executive, as well as fixed term, contingent, and flexible talent and supports the internal movement process between roles.As a Senior recruitment associate, you will be working closely with a Recruitment lead on the Delas recruitment team to support business units in Deals with their resourcing needs. This involves data management, candidate sourcing and evaluation, and subcontractor management. In addition to daily recruitment activities, you will be working on strategic projects to enhance or create internal processes and build on your technical skill set. Roles and Responsibilities Data management: This mostly involves looking after requisition and candidate information on team trackers and the internal applicant tracking system. We provide our internal stakeholders with updates on a weekly basis and they also have access to our internal trackers, therefore ensuring our trackers and the system is up to date daily is critical to the role. Our stakeholders are very invested in the hiring process! Recruitment Process: – Assisting with large volume roles; understanding the needs of the business and managing multiple deadlines and candidate profiles, while utilizing multiple sources to build strong pipelines (referrals, online portals, internal system) – Conducting introductory calls and HR interviews with shortlisted candidates and preparing summaries to be shared with the recruiting manager – Interviewing and testing candidates using the standard competency based recruitment model and employing psychometric testing within selection. – Developing and promoting the PwC people value proposition within recruitment. – Liasoning with candidates and EA’s to coordinate technically interviews through different channels (F2F, Phone, Video Conferencing) – Ensuring candidate information is up to date on the internal system throughout the process and managing the interview feedback process for interviewers on the system – Validating data and analysis for accuracy and relevance – Close cooperation with Onboarding team and Visa team – Strategic Projects: working closely with the regional recruiting team to work on initiatives related to new processes, stakeholder management, team upskilling etc. Project assignment is usually decided by the team lead, based on recruiter bandwidth and competency, however ideas are always welcome! – Requirements Attention to Detail and Quick Turnaround Time The ideal candidate will be thorough and accurate when completing a task, consistently delivering the highest quality of work. In high pressure situations, achieving ‘quick wins’ and meeting short deadlines will be required. If further clarity is ever needed, asking questions is always encouraged! – Data Analytics Updating and maintaining large files of candidate information while maintaining the highest form of confidentiality. Analyzing large datasets using Excel algorithms and tools and creating presentations to visualize pipeline.Creative ThinkingAlways using a creative lense and recommending strategic changes in and outside of the team. Learning internal processes and using technical capabilities with global best practices to fill in gaps or bring about change. There is always room for improvement!

    Travel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Human Resources Manager | TRAC Human Resources Consultancy

    Employment:

    Full Time

    RoleThe HR Manager will work with the management team to ensure a motivated and productive workplace. He/She will be the firm’s go-to person for all employee-related issues to include establishing and managing wide-ranging HR activities such as job design, recruitment, compensation & rewards, employee relations, performance management, training & development, and talent management. Tasks• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategies and objectives of the firm. • Manage the recruitment and selection process, by establishing common processes and policies to attract, and retain high quality staff. • Manage the selection and engagement of external supporting resources, such as training firms, recruitment agencies, legal advice, and benefits consultants to support HR.• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, and procedures across the organization.• Develop and implement compensation and reward policies and practices, benefits programs that best align to the company’s objectives. • Develop, oversee, and help to operate a performance appraisal system that drives constructive performance management and personal growth. • Help bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues, and by nurturing a positive working environment.• Develop and help implement and monitor staff training and development programmes.• Report regularly to management on the state of the firm’s human capital and provide decision support and HR metrics.• Ensure legal compliance throughout the firm on all HR matters.• Ensure that the firm’s HR policies, practices and programmes are documented, communicated, applied and implemented across the firm in accordance with local regulations. • Ensure proactive and constructive relationships on all HR matters across the firm’s offices, with the support of Country Managers and other HR-related staff.

    Profile & Background• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or any relevant filed. • 10+ years’ experience in the HR field. • Experience in supporting a HR transformation of a firm.• Experience with human resources metrics and reporting.• Knowledge of HR systems and databases, employment contracts, benefits systems and other key aspects.• Ability to design and propose HR strategies, policies, and practices. • Knowledge of labour laws, regulations, and HR best practices, as applicable in the firm’s key countries. • Demonstrable knowledge and experience across the main HR disciplines, including recruitment, staff development, compensation and reward, staff relations, and appraisal & evaluation. • Excellent English and Arabic communication skills both written and verbal. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) Other• Highly competitive package• Based in Beirut, Lebanon CONFIDENTIALITYTRAC does not share any personal or role-related information provided by candidates or clients with a third party unless explicitly authorized to do so. Candidates are not permitted to share any information provided by TRAC employees or clients, unless authorized to do so in writing.

    For all organizations the key to success is people. Ensuring the effective and efficient use of human talent to accomplish organizational goals is an essential aspect for development and competitive edge. TRAC offers global, long-term and forward thinking solutions to organizations of various sizes and industries in the Middle East and Africa, in order to assist in improving internal processes, reducing risk and maximizing financial gain.

    Our experience and specialization enables us to present our clients with valuable insights on the MENA markets and to provide them with outcomes, which consider the diverse cultures of the MENA region. More