Recruiter (UAE)

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting interviews, coordinating assessments, and facilitating offers, primarily in UAE.
• Advertise open positions and source candidates using various platforms.
• Drive recruitment innovation to attract top talent.
• Coordinate with country managers or hiring managers to determine hiring needs.
• Collaborate with country and department heads on talent development evaluations.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies using various channels (job boards, social media, referrals, networking).
• Maintain and update candidate records in the applicant tracking system (Manatal).
• Conduct reference checks and background verification as needed.
• Provide a positive candidate experience through clear communication and timely updates.
• Stay updated on employment of UAE laws and best practices in recruitment.
• Coordinate and manage UAE visa processing and onboarding documentation for new hires:
• Collect and verify the required documents.
• Liaise with government relations officer for employment visa application, medical, Emirates ID, and labor contract issuance.
• Track and follow up on the progress of visa applications to ensure timely joining.
• Maintain recruitment and visa processing reports for internal tracking and audits.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Hands-on experience with UAE visa processing procedures is required.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor and immigration laws.
• At least 3 years of work experience.
• Preferably experienced in recruitment and talent acquisition within the General & Administration Department/Non-tech roles.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and resume databases.
• Hands-on approach with a vibrant and highly positive attitude.
• Strong team player with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and assertiveness.