• Drive planning and implementation for senior level recruitment from identifying needs and targets through realizing targets
• Broaden and improve channels for identifying senior level profiles (search firms, referrals, re-hires, direct, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Work closely with practice area leads and recruiting points of contact (PoCs) to capture needs, profile briefs and target hires. Maintain ongoing communication (verbal and written) with practice area PoCs, keeping them informed of pipeline updates, challenges, etc. and seeking feedback on improvements
• Engage with search firms, effectively communicating firm\xe2\x80\x99s value proposition, profile briefs, timelines and targets and follow up to ensure success
• Manage and ensure positive candidate experience by ensuring timely touchpoints and quick turnarounds
• Develop and codify screening guidelines to ensure they meet requirements for the role before sharing with the practice area PoCs. Provide PoCs with a summary of the candidate qualification, profile, and suggested level slotting
• Lead negotiations on behalf of our client and candidate (through the search firm)
• Lead improvements on the hiring process/experience by identifying challenges/obstacles in the process with stakeholders (practice/candidate/recruiting), designing and implementing improvements
• Identify and remain abreast of regional and global trends in recruitment within the management consulting industry. Maintain tracking tools to support efficient analysis on the impact of such trends on recruitment. Regularly report findings and propose any adjustments to our clients senior hiring approach to Head of Recruiting
• Assemble and regularly update a competitor mapping, identifying managers and principals within specific practice areas
• Assemble and regularly update competitor compensation and benefits in the region
• Maintain candidate profiles on assigned digital tools, e.g., Google Sheets or other ATS
• Prepare leadership updates on progress in a timely manner
• Generate and share reports on pipeline, new hires, successful sources, etc., as needed
• Support with budget planning and expense tracking, such as search firm fees and other candidate expenses, and monitor actual spend to ensure compliance with budget
• Oversee and manage senior level recruiting team
• Up-skill team to improve outcomes
• Maintain oversight of and follow-up on overall process, ensuring all practice areas receive a high level of support, are kept up to date on pipeline status, and targets are met
• Act as the point of contact for the recruitment channel being handled and coordinate with other functional areas of the business
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork within recruiting team and support other areas as needed

Criteria:

• University Degree, HR specialization would be an advantage
• 8+ years of relevant experience, specifically in senior level talent acquisition
• Experience in a Management Consulting or Executive Search firm
• Proficient in English, Arabic would be an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable with interacting and communicating with senior members
• Ability to work well in a team
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work and follow through
• Ability to be flexible and seamlessly respond to shifting priorities
• High accountability for results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point); Digital systems proficiency is a plus
• Must currently reside in the UAE

Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not. We thank you for your application, however due to the high volume of candidate applications, we only accept online applications in the first instance. Successful candidate applications will be contacted, if you are not successful your CV will be stored on our database but to make sure you do not miss out keep checking our website, follow us on Twitter and follow our Sapphire Recruitment LinkedIn page.

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