Recruitment Officer (Emiratization)

Our client is a leading government-affiliated organization in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeking an experienced and motivated Officer – Recruitment to join its Human Capital team. Job Title: Officer – Recruitment Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Department: Human Capital – Recruitment Experience: 4–5 years Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field About the Role The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end recruitment and selection process, ensuring vacancies are filled with qualified candidates within the required timelines. The role will involve extensive candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordination with internal stakeholders, recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and other external partners, with a strong focus on identifying UAE National talent wherever possible. Key Responsibilities - Source and identify suitable candidates through internal databases, recruitment agencies, job portals, universities, colleges, and other channels. - Develop candidate profiles and position briefs to support effective external sourcing. - Conduct initial candidate screening and participate in first-level interviews. - Coordinate and administer relevant candidate assessments and psychometric tests. - Communicate interview outcomes and selection decisions to candidates in a professional manner. - Prepare salary offers, appointment letters, and employment contracts in accordance with organizational policies and applicable procedures. - Coordinate with the Legal Department and relevant internal stakeholders throughout the offer and onboarding process. - Support negotiations and agreements with recruitment agencies and follow up on agency payments. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment agency and candidate records. - Provide recruitment support to subsidiaries and related entities as required. - Coordinate with the Public Relations function regarding visa and employment-related formalities for new joiners. - Coordinate with relevant HR functions to ensure smooth onboarding of new employees. - Prepare recruitment-related reports, analysis, and recommendations for management. - Support the Recruitment Manager in achieving recruitment targets and improving the overall recruitment process. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. - 4–5 years of relevant experience in recruitment and selection. - Strong experience in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate management. - Good understanding of HR policies, recruitment procedures, and selection methodologies. - Knowledge of UAE Labour Law and local recruitment practices. - Experience working with recruitment agencies, job portals, universities, and other talent sourcing channels. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Good negotiation and stakeholder management abilities. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and tight deadlines. - Proficiency in MS Office and general HR/recruitment systems. - Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language skills will be an advantage. - Certification in competency-based interviewing, recruitment, or a related discipline would be preferred. - Candidates with experience supporting UAE National recruitment will be highly preferred.