Senior Technical Recruiter - IT & ICT

About the Role

Join a prominent ICT Systems Integrator as a Senior Technical Recruiter specializing in IT and ICT talent acquisition. This position involves managing the entire recruitment cycle for various technical roles, ensuring candidates meet client expectations and facilitating smooth onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment from start to finish for IT and technical vacancies.
• Translate client requirements into effective candidate search strategies.
• Source candidates through multiple channels such as professional networks and job portals.
• Identify hard-to-find, passive technical candidates.
• Adhere to established recruitment processes and guidelines.
• Evaluate candidates based on technical expertise, experience, communication skills, and cultural fit.
• Conduct initial screening including technical and competency-based interviews.
• Create detailed and quality candidate profiles for client review.
• Maintain a robust pool of qualified IT professionals.

Client and Candidate Coordination

• Clarify and understand detailed technical requirements from clients.
• Collaborate with sales and account teams to align on open positions.
• Keep candidates informed throughout the recruitment journey.
• Arrange interview schedules between candidates and clients.
• Follow up on candidate feedback and interview outcomes.
• Handle offer negotiations, background checks, and onboarding procedures.
• Develop lasting relationships with candidates and build a strong technical talent network.

Recruitment Metrics and Reporting

• Meet monthly goals covering sourcing, screening, candidate submissions, interviews, and placements.
• Track recruitment funnel efficiency and turnaround times.
• Analyze reasons for CV rejections to enhance candidate quality.
• Maintain effective CV-to-interview ratios.
• Ensure timely closure of all assigned positions.
• Generate regular reports on recruitment performance and maintain accurate data records.

Team Support

• Assist junior recruiters with strategies for sourcing and screening technical candidates.
• Provide guidance on challenging technical requirements.
• Share insights on market trends, candidate availability, and salary benchmarks.
• Review candidate profiles before submission to clients as needed.
• Support overall recruitment team performance and targets.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of IT technologies and technical job functions.
• Strong Boolean search expertise and sourcing techniques.
• Experience using LinkedIn and recruitment portals like Naukri Gulf.
• Capabilities to interpret technical job descriptions and identify proper candidates.
• Proficient in candidate screening, interviewing, communication, and negotiation.
• Aware of UAE and GCC recruitment norms and stakeholder management.
• Ability to handle multiple recruitment assignments simultaneously.
• Proficient with MS Office and Excel for reporting purposes.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and consistent follow-up.

Preferred Technical Knowledge

• Infrastructure technologies including Servers, Storage, Backup, and Virtualization.
• Networking platforms such as Cisco, HPE Aruba, Huawei, Fortinet, and Sophos.
• Cloud environments including Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365.
• Cybersecurity solutions like Firewalls, SOC, SIEM, EDR, IAM.
• Data Center technologies including Compute, Storage, Backup, and Disaster Recovery.
• Project management frameworks like PMP, PMI, PRINCE2, Scrum, ITIL.
• Familiarity with applications including ERP, CRM, Databases, and Software Development concepts.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, IT, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years and up to 8 years in technical or IT recruitment roles.
• Preferably experienced recruiting within the UAE market.
• Experience with IT system integrators, technology firms, managed services, or outsourcing is a plus.
• Proven track record managing multiple technical openings simultaneously.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement abilities.
• Target-oriented mindset with excellent ownership, follow-up, and stakeholder communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary potential up to AED 8,000 monthly, depending on experience and fit.
• Additional benefits as per company policies.
• Career growth opportunities available within technology recruitment fields.