Senior Information Technology Recruiter

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Information Technology Recruiter to join our team in the United Arab Emirates. This role involves managing the full recruitment cycle for various tech positions, ensuring efficient and professional talent acquisition. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers, candidates, HR teams, and external partners to attract and secure top IT professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end recruitment for technology roles within the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to fully understand job specifications, technical requirements, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Utilize diverse sourcing methods including job portals, social networks, referrals, and databases to find suitable candidates.
• Evaluate resumes and conduct pre-screening interviews to shortlist candidates.
• Assess applicants’ technical qualifications, communication abilities, and fit for the roles.
• Arrange and coordinate technical interviews, testing, and schedules with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain organized records of candidate pipelines and recruitment databases.
• Communicate promptly with candidates providing process updates and feedback.
• Handle candidate documentation, feedback collection, and maintain recruitment records diligently.
• Prepare detailed candidate profiles and recruitment status reports for management and hiring teams.
• Support offer generation, salary negotiation, and related candidate discussions.
• Assist with pre-employment verification and onboarding activities.
• Establish and nurture a robust network of IT professionals and talent pools for ongoing and future needs.
• Monitor recruitment metrics such as timelines, open vacancies, and hiring progress.
• Coordinate with third-party recruiters and agencies as needed.
• Ensure confidentiality of all candidate, employee, and company information.
• Adhere strictly to company policies and UAE employment regulations during recruitment.
• Contribute to employer branding, recruitment campaigns, career fairs, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Provide insights on the IT talent market, recruitment trends, and candidate expectations.
• Support HR and management with additional recruitment-related tasks as required.

Candidate Profile

• Prior experience in IT-related recruitment or technology talent acquisition.
• Solid understanding of IT roles, technologies, and recruitment requirements.
• Proficient in sourcing candidates via professional networks, job portals, and databases.
• Strong skills in candidate screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Outstanding organizational skills with an aptitude for managing multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and familiar with ATS, HRIS, CRM, or similar recruitment management platforms.
• Professional stance with a proactive, target-driven, and service-oriented mindset.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, IT, Management, or related fields.
• Experience hiring software developers, IT engineers, cybersecurity experts, data specialists, cloud professionals, or related technology positions is advantageous.
• Familiarity with recruitment practices and employment laws in the UAE is preferred.
• Certifications or qualifications in HR or recruitment disciplines are a plus.

Work Conditions and Benefits

• Opportunity to work in IT recruitment with a prominent UAE-based employer.
• Flexible employment options including both full-time and part-time schedules.
• Supportive and professional workplace culture.
• Engagement with regional and international technology recruitment projects.
• Career advancement and skill enhancement prospects in recruitment and talent management.
• Chance to build extensive professional networks within the IT industry.