Senior Information Technology Recruiter

Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Information Technology Recruiter based in the United Arab Emirates to spearhead IT hiring efforts. This role involves managing the entire recruitment process for various technical roles, cultivating relationships with candidates and hiring managers, and supporting the expansion of the workforce within the organization.

Primary Duties

• Take charge of recruitment operations focused on IT and technology vacancies.
• Handle all recruitment stages from candidate sourcing and screening through offer management and onboarding.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and department leads to ascertain staffing needs and requirements.
• Create targeted recruitment approaches to attract specialized and technical professionals.
• Utilize platforms such as professional networks, job boards, referrals, and others to identify qualified talent.
• Develop and sustain strong candidate pipelines for IT roles.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments including interviews, screenings, and reference verifications.
• Assess candidates on their technical expertise, credentials, cultural compatibility, and suitability for specific roles.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with candidates, ensuring a positive recruitment experience.
• Coordinate interviews and hiring processes with technical and management teams.
• Establish and nurture relationships with current and potential IT professionals.
• Support employer branding and initiatives to attract talent.
• Track recruitment performance metrics including time-to-hire and candidate funnel health.
• Keep recruitment records updated accurately within applicant tracking and HR systems.
• Assist with salary research, managing offer negotiations, and preparing recruitment documentation.
• Provide insights into market availability for tech talent, compensation norms, and hiring trends.
• Build talent pools focused on key areas such as software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data science, IT infrastructure, and IT leadership.
• Contribute to workforce planning and organizational growth strategies.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Lead and mentor junior recruitment staff where assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, IT, Management, or related fields.
• Proven track record in IT recruitment or talent acquisition with significant experience sourcing technical roles.
• Well-versed in IT roles, technologies, and skill requirements, with ability to fill senior and niche technical positions.
• Exceptional interviewing, evaluation, and communication competencies.
• Strong skills in relationship building, stakeholder management, and negotiation.
• Expertise with recruitment platforms and systems such as ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, HRIS, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple demands efficiently in a dynamic work environment.
• Knowledge of UAE and GCC market talent landscapes is advantageous.
• Professional certifications in recruitment, HR, or talent acquisition are preferred but not mandatory.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Opportunity to occupy a senior-level talent acquisition position in the UAE.
• Flexible arrangement allowing full-time or part-time commitments.
• Role offers strategic impact on IT talent acquisition and organizational growth.
• Professional, collaborative office atmosphere.
• Chance to develop and manage pipelines of top-tier tech candidates.
• Prospects for career advancement and leadership within recruitment functions.
• Exposure to regional and global IT talent markets.
• Participation in crafting recruitment strategies and initiatives.
• Competitive remuneration and avenues for professional development.

Additional Information

If you possess a strong background in IT recruiting and have experience collaborating with senior technology stakeholders targeting specialized roles in the GCC region, we encourage you to apply. Submit a CV detailing your relevant expertise, the technical vacancies you have recruited for, your experience in senior hiring processes, sourcing proficiency, accomplishments, and knowledge about the UAE/GCC tech talent market.