Recruitment Specialist

We are looking to hire an Omani Recruitment Specialist. The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment assignments for clients across multiple industries. The role involves talent sourcing, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions in line with client expectations and market standards in Oman.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Relationship Management

• Work closely with clients to understand hiring requirements, organizational culture, and role expectations.
• Conduct job briefings with clients to clarify job descriptions, competencies, and candidate profiles.
• Provide market insights, salary benchmarks, and recruitment strategies to clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with HR leaders and hiring managers.

2. Talent Sourcing & Candidate Identification

• Source candidates through databases, professional networks, job portals, and social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Conduct headhunting and direct search for mid-level and senior positions.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline across industries.

3. Candidate Screening & Assessment

• Conduct competency-based interviews to evaluate candidates' experience, skills, and cultural fit.
• Assess candidates against job requirements and prepare detailed candidate profiles.
• Provide professional career advice and guidance to candidates.

4. Recruitment Process Management

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Coordinate interviews between clients and candidates.
• Follow up with both parties to ensure smooth hiring processes.

5. Market Research & Talent Mapping

• Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis for key roles.
• Identify talent pools across industries in the GCC region.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in recruitment systems.

6. Business Development Support

• Support the consulting team in preparing proposals and recruitment pitches.
• Identify potential business opportunities and new clients.
• Contribute to building the company’s brand in the recruitment market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certification from Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is an advantage.

Experience

• 3–6 years of recruitment experience, preferably within an HR consulting, executive search, or recruitment agency environment.
• Experience handling recruitment assignments in the GCC market is preferred.
• Exposure to industries such as banking, technology, retail, or manufacturing is beneficial.

Key Competencies

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
• Client relationship management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Market mapping and research capability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment