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    Graduate Recruitment Administrator | Irwin & Dow

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client, a global employer of choice and Fortune 100 company are seeking a Recruitment Administrator to join their young, dynamic team. We are specifically seeking those applicants with at most 1-2 years’ work experience, but ideally, we are seeking a fresh graduate who wants to develop their career within the support network of an international organisation.Although the role will form part of the recruitment team, it is highly administrative in nature and candidates should be adept at using MS Office and be familiar and creative with all social media platforms. Meticulous attention to detail is required and strong analytical skills; you will be project driven and able to prioritize between multiple projects. Candidates must be able to work independently when required but equally operate just as well in a solid team framework.The role is an integral part of the team, analysing CV’s, assisting with careers fairs and events, assisting with assessment centres and organising international interviews (when travel corridors reopen again). In addition, you will also be responsible for the email inbox for recruitment. It is also expected that you will work in partnership with the graphics team to create online and print marketing material and think creatively to further develop the social media platforms to attract suitable candidates in new and innovative ways.

    The successful candidate will have a professional and mature approach with excellent communication skills. In the future you should be free and able to travel with ease across the region, as Covid restrictions begin to ease. Candidates should be educated to degree level as discussed and be in the early stages of their careers.

    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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    IFS – HC – HR Specialist – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our 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 help our 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.We are looking to employ an HR Coordinator with outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. An HR Coordinator is expected to be a conceptual thinker with fantastic organizational and time management skills. You will have excellent administrative and IT skills with the ability to multitaskand adapt in a fast-paced environment.To ensure success, HR Coordinators should display strong problem solving and decision-making skills with a deep understanding of employee relationships, staffing management and payroll. Top candidates will be fantastic at managing conflict, effective at scheduling and thorough in the recruitment process.HR Specialist Responsibilities:- Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.- Maintain both hard and digital copies of employees’ records.- Perform orientations and update records of new staff.- Assist in issuing employment contracts.- Coordinate with the main office in HR related matters.- Looking after the business and employee’s needs.- Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.- Coordinate and /or implementing training sessions and seminars.- Perform orientations and update records of new staff.- Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.- Assist with payroll and ad-hoc HR projects.- Support other assigned functions.- Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices.- Assist in HR programs and indicatives as required.

    HR Specialist Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Administration or related (essential).- 2 -3 years of experience as an HR Specialist, Coordinator or/and HR administrative assistant / HR executive assistant in well-known company (essential).- Great public relations skills.- Exposure to Labor Law and employment equity regulations.- Effective HR administration and people management skills.- Exposure to payroll practices.- Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.- Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.- Highly computer literate with capability in email, tracking system, reporting, analytics, Google apps, creative google slides use, MS Office and related business and communication tools.- Fantastic organizational and time management skills.- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.- Meticulous attention to detail.

    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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    IFS – HC – HR Generalist – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Human Resources, 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.Our Human Resources Administration team provides concierge and office support to all of our Internal Firm Services teams as well as plans, organises, and implements administrative systems that help support our employees.We are looking to employ an HR Generalist with outstanding analytical and communication skills. An HR Generalist is expected to be a conceptual thinker with fantastic organizational and conflict management skills. You will have excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitaskand adapt in a fast-paced environment.To ensure success, HR Generalists should exhibit strong decision-making skills with a deep understanding of employee relationships, staffing management and training. Top candidates will be comfortable managing grey areas, effective at scheduling and managing programs.HR Generalist Responsibilities:- Assist with all internal and external HR related matters.- Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.- Recommend strategies to motivate employees.- Assist issuing employment contracts.- Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.- Coordinate employee development plans- Manage the organization’s employee database and prepare reports.- Produce and submit reports on all requested HR activity.- Assist with budget monitoring and payroll.- Brings on new strategies to save cost or/and increase people satisfaction, other strategies based on requirements.- Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices.

    HR Generalist Requirements:- Bachelor’s in business administration & master’s degree in human resources management (essential)- 5 -7 years of experience as an HR Coordinator/Specialist/Employee relation specialist (essential).- Deep understanding of Labor Law and employment equity regulations- Familiar of Google programs (sheets, slides, doc…etc)- Efficient HR administration preferably hold deputy HR manger.- Prior efficient experience in people management skills.- Excellent Analytics skills and reporting systems.- Record-keeping skills.- Fantastic knowledge of HR functions and best practices.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.- Works comfortably under pressure and meets tight deadlines.- Superb computer literacy with capability in email, MS Office and related HR software.- Creative thinking in digital field and strategy formulation, able to learn new analytics software.- Remarkable organizational and conflict management skills.- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.- Meticulous attention to detail.

    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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    Recruitment Coordinator | Irwin & Dow

    Employment: Full Time

    With continued business growth, our client now requires an Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator for the Middle East region. This role will be responsible for all development and execution of internships and undergraduate recruitment within a professional services environment.Our client is a well-known employer of choice and therefore this role is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected, corporate entity in their undergraduate talent management function located in Dubai.The role will involve ensuring there is a sufficient pipeline of suitable candidates available and you will very much be the first point of contact for them throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applications and CVs will be shortlisted and initially screened by the Recruitment Coordinator and you will frequently coordinate with the broader team and Hiring Managers to ensure all those involved are confident of suitability and progress, prior to arranging interviews.You will be an integral part of process and involved in psychometric and competency-based assessments, careers fairs, round tables, company presentations and attending interview days, albeit virtually at this time. All details are updated and monitored on the internal system and regular feedback is received via post interview de-briefs. In addition, you will also be responsible for the email inbox for recruitment. It is also expected that you will work in partnership with the graphics team to create online and print marketing material and think creatively to further develop the social media platforms to attract suitable candidates in new and innovative ways.

    To be successful in the role of Recruitment Coordinator you will be an excellent relationship development individual as you will interact with all potential undergrads and hiring managers to ensure they are updated and involved in the process throughout, from initial contact through to onboarding. It therefore requires those with excellent communication and a hands on and organised approach. In the future you should be free to travel with ease across the region, especially in the fourth quarter of the year when undergraduate recruitment for the company it in its busiest phase. Candidates will be educated to degree level, with meticulous attention to detail and ideally from a similar professional services background with exposure to the campus recruitment process.

    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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    HR Generalist | Hays

    Employment: Full Time

    My client is an international professional services company based in Dubai and looking for a HR Generalist to join their team. They are looking for a very professional individual coming from a professional services company.

    – Preferably a HR qualification/Degree- Attention to detail- Experience dealing with senior leadership- Very strong communication skills- Great attention to detail- Good relationship builder- Knowledge and understanding of Talent Management- 5 + years HR experience

    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 – Human Capital – Talent Acquisition Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryTo really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.Partnering with 3 lines of service (LoS) within PwC Middle East, the role will be overseeing: Assurance, Tax, Internal Firm Service and Graduates Recruitment. The Talent Acquisition Director will drive the end to end recruitment process. which will include manpower planning, sourcing strategies and routes to market. The successful candidate will also be tasked with driving KPI’s and ROIs within the recruitment teams and ensuring a high caliber of in house recruitment standards to key stakeholders.Working with the onboarding, compensation and benefits centers of excellence, the Talent Acquisition Director will ensure that PwCs branding is promoted with integrity and a quality candidate experience inline with best practice.As a Director, you will build and lead a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Working with Directors and Partners in the relevant lines of service to understand annual recruitment requirements inline with manpower plans and approved budgets that are set within each line.- Lead as an active member of the regional recruiting team, by providing input on initiatives and strategies and support improvements on the current Recruitment/HC operating model. – Look for areas of continuous improvement across the Recruitment and Global Mobility function.- Drive and encourage Lines of Service (LoS) recruitment leads across the region to ensure that best practice is being delivered and teams are consistently upskilled and motivated to drive their functions with positivity, concise and efficient delivery. – Attend leadership meetings and prepare relevant data on headcount and pipelines with recommendations and strategic input on candidate attraction and simplification and efficiency of current operating models across all areas of responsibility. – Provide support on initiatives and suggest improvement on recruitment practices across the region as well as increasing diversity and national hires.- Drive a reduction in time and cost per hire and and improve candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.- Lead graduate recruitment programs and drive employer branding, promoting PwC for graduate recruitment campaigns.- Work on specific projects related to HR initiatives, salary benchmarking and analysis of joiners by profile and source for future recruitment drives for which the Talent Acquisition Director will be responsible. – Drive and Lead on transformation and technology adoption in Talent Acquisition for the region. – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships especially with the Talent Acquisition Director for the Advisory line of service.

    Role Requirements- 10 + years of recruitment experience- Professional Services and / or Big 4 expertise and knowledge- Experience sourcing candidates within professional services experience, Middle East is essential, internationally would be desirable- Proven experience in delivering new technology solutions and improving candidate experience- Experience and proficiency in recruitment technology- Experience in using Workday would be desirable. – Experience in employee branding and attraction- Experience in leading regional graduate programmes – Experience in Executive hiring – Strong foundation in delivering to KPIs and ROI for inhouse recruitment and is  data focused – Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsEducation- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or Business Management is an advantage- Professional Human Resources certification or Recruitment qualifications is an advantage (i.e CIPD, Level A/B Psychometric Testing)Language- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage

    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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    HR Specialist – Saudi National | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse have partnered with a global financial services organisation to assist in the recruitment of an HR Specialist for their office in Riyadh.This is a unique role for someone that is looking to build a career with an incredible global brand and to be considered for this opportunity you will need to have 3-4 years postgrad experience within HR. Ideally you will have been in a 360 HR role however if you have specialised in an HR vertical and are happy to be in a 360 role this could be the role for you. In the role you will be part of the Middle East team working closely with the Regional HR Director, working on HR projects, day to day HR activities, talent acquisition, policies and procedures as well support for the wider HR function.

    The successful candidate should hold a bachelor’s Degree and have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role and be keen to take on an incredible challenge and opportunity. Exceptional verbal and written skills as well as a positive can do attitude are crucial for the success of this role. Experience with an international organisation would be a distinct advantage however experience within Financial Services is not a must. This role is for someone that sees a true career opportunity and wants the chance to potentially move to other locations outside of the Middle East with this incredible organisation. Please note this role is only open to Saudi Nationals and females are encouraged to apply.

    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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    Recruiter | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working exclusively with one of the most exciting brands in the Middle East to hire an In-House Recruiter. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a great recruitment team that prides itself on principles and values, ensuring the delivery of experienced professionals to this outstanding organisation.This is a 360 role where you will manage the recruitment process from job brief to offer stage, working in partnership with HR and hiring managers to ensure the full recruitment lifecycle is delivered effectively. You will be involved in the assessment including psychometrics, aptitude tests and other relevant tools whilst ensuring the candidates experience is world class and embraces diversity and inclusion.

    You will be passionate about recruitment and ensuring that the candidate experience is at the forefront of everything you do. You will bring a positive, high energy, creative and professional approach to the role, building effective relationships with hiring managers and HR colleagues to ensure a partnership approach to recruitment. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communications skills, effective partnership working and strong negotiation skills. Experience with applicant tracking systems and vendor selection processes would be beneficial.

    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