Senior Recruitment Specialist
United Arab SHipping Company
Total years of experience :14 years, 2 Months
Assist the Global Recruitment and Selection Manager in formulating the overall Recruitment and Selection Strategy for UASC and HQ Dubai specifically
Assist in establishing the recruitment budget with respect to the manpower plan covering all business units of UASC and devise strategies to achieve recruitment targets speedily and cost-effectively
Generate and implement innovative and resourceful means to source candidates directly as far as possible, thus ensuring better control over costs and quality. Aim towards minimum lead-time in the process from vacancy identification to actual recruitment
Assist in designing and implementing systems, approaches and procedures to facilitate recruitment - such as an updated database of candidates, UASC advertisements in various appropriate media, internet websites and networking within industry for effective response
Use the web system Taleo to post vacancies, attract candidates and manage the candidates through the recruitment process
Lead and create a recruitment plan for all assigned recruitment jobs in close cooperation with the hiring manager and execute all steps of this plan accordingly, according the agreed UASC recruitment policies, standards and instructions
Execute recruitment activities following the UASC agreed standards and procedures, like - but not limited to - advertising jobs, use recruitment offices, pre-screening, setup, organize and/or conduct (phone) interviews, assessments, job offers, recruitment evaluations and reporting
Ensure the administrative part of new joiners is handled correctly according to the standards and policy agreed in UASC
Develop, implement and update the recruitment process, procedures and documentation (interview stages, phone interviews for overseas candidates, timely reference checks, adherence to checklists before final offer etc.) and implement changes to achieve cost effectiveness and speed
Select and administer suitable assessment testing techniques and methods (e.g. personality and psychometric tests, assessment centres) to ensure selection of candidates with the right profile and competencies
Organise all administrative actions for all approved transfers from one department or location to another, in order to meet the internal business requirements. Take all steps to update the computer system for all such changes
Assist in maintaining the standards of the recruitment process internally and externally in order to ensure compliance of their activities with global recruitment policies and procedures
Assist in creating and maintaining a valuable, actual and up-to-date database with future potential candidates and maintain regular contact with these potential candidates
Plan and execute training programmes for existing employees to see if they match any new vacancies within the organisation
• Guiding my junior researchers in how best to do their jobs (searching CV’s, speaking to clients and candidates alike, making sure the right questions are asked during interviews and pre-screening)
• Overall management of clients and their expectations.
• Exceeded billing expectations within the first 2 months of being back at Reed.
• Promoting action plans for clients and large corporate organizations with regards to their recruitment needs and plans according to the budget and requirements
• Creating and developing my own ‘business’ within the GCC region
• Looking at the region for Nationalisation strategies and areas in which I would be most productive
• Helping National and International business meet their Nationalisation targets in all of the GCC countries
• Meeting with CEO’s/COO’s/CFO’s to determine their requirements in the most confidential manner possible.
• Keeping high profile candidates ‘warm’ by meeting with them regularly and informing them of their applications and other markets opportunities
• Using local knowledge to understand the requirements needed by a business
• Keeping in touch with clients on a regular basis
• Checking job portals weekly for any new CV’s that may be of interest
• Creating and managing my own group on Linkedin in regards to Nationalisation recruitment across the region
• Travel where necessary to meet clients and candidates alike to secure a successful and professional placement
• Manage the recruitment cycle from interviewing candidates right the way to having them start their new job
• Keeping an active personal data base of Qatari and Emirati Nationals
• Providing HR/Recruitment consultancy to clients looking to change their internal functions. Recruitment drives, recruitment plans and pay grades are just a few of the services I have provided to clients that they requested me to deliver
• Responsible for entire Staffing Function of Reed's HR and Qatarization Desk.
• Covering all vertical markets such as Oil and Gas, Banking and Business Services
• Helping Senior Management with ideas and decisions on how to grow the business successfully
• Usage of recruitment-based websites to search for qualified candidates for clients’ various manpower requirements needs.
• Successfully develop personal relationships with both Qatari clients and Candidates and ensuring a confidential balance is met when Head Hunting for a vacancy
• Conducts interviews for potential external & internal candidates
• Provide the recruitment activities for regional offices in UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia on Nationalization initiatives
• Reviews shortlists prepared by resourcers, and assure its compliance with needed role profiles.
• Conducts all needed types of assessments.
• Building relationships with Senior Managers of clients throughout the Region
• Sourcing and interviewing potential candidates for roles across all levels
• Negotiating with clients to gain the best possible rates to improve figures and income
• Meeting and exceeding financial targets