Manager, Talent Acquisition

Company Description

Rixos Qetaifan Island North

Rixos Qetaifan Island North will comprise a 345-key hotel, along with a souq encompassing 11,000sqm of leasing space, a beach club, a theme park, and a waterpark. The resort will boast panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Rixos plans to provide a platform for showcasing Qatar as a tourism destination. One of the country’s biggest draws will be Qetaifan Island North’s Waterpark attraction. The Rig 1938 is the world’s highest tower of its kind, reaching 82 metres.

Job Description

• Design and execute recruiting strategies to attract, evaluate and hire qualified candidates, proactively identifying hiring needs in partnership with business leaders
• Evaluate and refine sourcing and selection procedures; liaise with recruitment agencies to ensure competitive rates are negotiated
• Prepare and maintain accurate recruitment documentation, including Authority to Recruit, job descriptions, and all associated paperwork
• Keep abreast of industry trends and introduce innovative recruitment techniques to enhance candidate experience across job crafting, assessment, feedback, interviews, onboarding and alumni engagement
• Promote diversity in the workplace and ensure recruiting strategies attract diverse candidates
• Manage relationships with target schools and institutions; oversee campus recruiting, student marketing activities and recruitment events to establish strong employer brand presence
• Maintain talent pipelines with potential candidates and past applicants; manage candidate management system to ensure timely responses and accurate records
• Ensure all vacancies are filled in a timely manner in line with authorised headcount and budget; compile job advertisements with minimum one week internal circulation
• Leverage latest recruiting technology, tools and software (e.g. LinkedIn, Application Tracking System) to achieve cost efficiency and deliver excellent candidate experience
• Conduct workforce planning for future needs, taking into account trends, legislation and government support packages; ensure reference requests are obtained for all new starters within the probation period
  
  

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Recruitment or Talent Acquisition Manager in a large five-star hotel or resort environment
• Proven experience working in the Middle East region
• Comprehensive knowledge of Qatar labour law and hiring procedures specific to Qatar
• Demonstrated proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter or similar recruitment technology platforms
• Strong understanding of diversity and inclusion principles in recruitment and workforce planning
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration
• Experience managing recruitment agencies and negotiating vendor contracts
• Proven track record in campus recruitment and employer branding initiatives
• Knowledge of workforce planning methodologies and labour market trends
• Experience with recruitment metrics, analytics, and reporting
• Certification in Human Resources (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent recognised body)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously whilst meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders