Recruitment Manager

Roles and responsibilities

ecruitment Manager – ManpowerGroup Middle East

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Recruitment & Staffing Solutions

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:

ManpowerGroup Middle East is a global leader in innovative workforce solutions, connecting human potential to the power of business. With decades of experience in the Middle East, we provide tailored recruitment and workforce solutions to clients across various industries.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Recruitment Manager to lead our recruitment team in Dubai. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving recruitment excellence and shaping the future of talent acquisition within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the recruitment team to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional client service.
• Provide mentorship and training to ensure the team is equipped with the latest recruitment tools and techniques.

2. Recruitment Operations:

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to company policies.
• Develop strategies to source and attract top talent across various industries, leveraging innovative tools and platforms.

3. Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with business leaders and clients to understand their hiring needs, providing strategic insights and workforce planning solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on recruitment strategies and goals.

4. Performance Management:

• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, quality of hire, and client satisfaction) to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement initiatives to optimize recruitment processes and achieve operational excellence.

5. Market Insights:

• Stay updated on industry trends, local labor market dynamics, and regulatory changes to inform recruitment strategies.
• Act as a thought leader in talent acquisition, sharing insights and innovations with the team and clients.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 7 years in recruitment, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably within the UAE or GCC region.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ATS systems, recruitment platforms, and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Knowledge of regional labor laws and experience working within a recruitment agency environment is a plus.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment in a leading global organization.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Desired candidate profile

A Recruitment Manager is responsible for overseeing the recruitment and hiring process within an organization. They lead a team of recruiters, manage the hiring strategy, and ensure that the company attracts and hires the best talent in a timely and cost-effective manner. Recruitment Managers play a key role in shaping the workforce by aligning talent acquisition strategies with the organization's goals and culture.

Key Responsibilities of a Recruitment Manager

Recruitment Strategy and Planning

1. Developing Recruitment Strategies

   • Designing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
   • Working with senior management to understand the company's hiring needs and long-term goals.

2. Workforce Planning

   • Analyzing staffing requirements and anticipating future recruitment needs based on business growth, turnover, or expansion plans.
   • Managing workforce planning to ensure the organization is adequately staffed.

3. Job Analysis and Role Definition

   • Collaborating with department heads to define job requirements, including key skills, qualifications, and experience needed for each position.
   • Writing clear and compelling job descriptions to attract the right candidates.

Managing Recruitment Operations

1. Leading a Recruitment Team

   • Managing a team of recruiters, providing guidance, setting performance targets, and ensuring that recruitment goals are met.
   • Providing training and development opportunities for recruiters to enhance their skills.

2. Job Advertising and Sourcing Candidates

   • Overseeing the posting of job openings on job boards, social media, recruitment websites, and company career pages.
   • Ensuring that job advertisements reach the right candidates through various sourcing channels.

3. Candidate Screening and Shortlisting

   • Reviewing resumes, conducting initial phone interviews, and assessing candidates based on their qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
   • Shortlisting candidates and recommending them to hiring managers for further interviews.

4. Interview Coordination

   • Organizing and coordinating interviews between candidates and hiring managers or department heads.
   • Ensuring that interviews are structured, consistent, and aligned with the job requirements.

Candidate Experience and Engagement

1. Building Relationships with Candidates

   • Maintaining strong communication with candidates throughout the hiring process to ensure a positive experience.
   • Providing feedback to candidates and keeping them informed about the status of their application.

2. Promoting Employer Brand

   • Acting as an ambassador for the company, showcasing the organization as an attractive place to work.
   • Promoting the company’s culture, values, and benefits to potential hires.

3. Onboarding and Integration

   • Collaborating with HR to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires.
   • Ensuring new hires are properly integrated into the company, including initial training and orientation.