Senior Recruiter

🏢 Sembol Construction
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 3w ago🔄 Updated: 3w ago
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The Senior Recruiter will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle for both head office and project site positions within the construction industry for SML Engineering and Contracting. This role demands hands-on expertise in UAE construction recruitment, focusing on sourcing, screening, and mobilizing candidates efficiently to meet urgent project needs. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment for various construction disciplines, sourcing skilled and semi-skilled manpower, coordinating with stakeholders, and building a strong talent pipeline. The role also involves negotiating offers and ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws.
Required Skills
Other
construction industry rolesmanpower categoriescandidate assessment
Finance, Legal & Governance
UAE Labour LawVisa Processing
Business, Sales & Management
RecruitmentTalent Acquisition
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
NegotiationOrganizationCommunication
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Recruiter in the UAE, specifically within the construction industry. Proven experience in manpower recruitment and mobilization for construction projects, along with immediate availability, is essential.
Description
Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function HR, Recruitment & Training Company Industry Construction JOB PURPOSE The Recruiter will manage end-to-end recruitment and manpower mobilization for SML Engineering and Contracting, covering both head office and project site positions. The role requires strong, hands-on expertise in construction industry recruitment within the UAE, with the ability to source, screen, and mobilize candidates quickly to meet urgent project manpower needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for head office and project site positions across all construction disciplines (Civil, MEP, HSE, Procurement, Lifting, Scaffolding, Logistics, and others). • Source candidates for skilled, semi-skilled, and professional manpower positions through job portals, recruitment agencies, manpower suppliers, and direct networks. • Screen CVs, conduct initial interviews, and shortlist candidates in line with project and department requirements. • Coordinate with department heads and project managers to understand manpower requirements, headcount plans, and mobilization timelines. • Manage manpower mobilization to meet urgent project deadlines, including immediate-joiner and bulk-hiring requirements. • Maintain and update recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and status reports across all open positions. • Coordinate with the HR team on offer letters, visa processing, and onboarding documentation for selected candidates. • Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline of construction professionals and skilled/semi-skilled workers for ongoing and upcoming projects. • Negotiate salary offers and terms with candidates within approved budgets and company compensation guidelines. • Ensure recruitment activities comply with UAE labor law and company hiring policies. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Recruiter in the UAE, with strong expertise in manpower and recruitment within the construction industry. • Proven track record of sourcing and mobilizing manpower for construction projects, from site labor to specialist and professional roles. • Immediate availability is required. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • Strong knowledge of construction industry roles and manpower categories, from site labor to specialist engineers. • Familiarity with UAE labor law, visa processes, and standard recruitment practices. • Strong sourcing skills across job portals, recruitment agencies, manpower suppliers, and professional networks. • Excellent screening, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills. • Strong negotiation skills for salary and offer discussions. • Ability to manage high-volume and time-sensitive recruitment under tight project deadlines. • Strong organizational and communication skills, liaising with project managers, department heads, and the HR team. About the Company “Sembol Inşaat” Company, which is well-known in Turkey and abroad by its unique construction facilities and breath-taking projects, is a company, which left a mark in Turkey and abroad historically and conducted activities in different places of the world, erected significant creation of architectural art, carried out complex and challenging projects within allocated budget and time limits. Easy Apply
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