Recruitment Consultant – UAE (Abu Dhabi/Dubai)

About the role

We are seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join our team in the United Arab Emirates, operating from either Abu Dhabi or Dubai. The role involves managing end‑to‑end recruitment processes for a diverse client base while ensuring a high level of service and candidate experience.

Key responsibilities

• Understand and assess each client’s specific hiring needs to deliver a tailored recruitment approach.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients to ensure expectations are met throughout the process.
• Source and identify suitable candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, social media, networking and internal databases.
• Leverage Boolean search techniques, recruitment software and headhunting to find both passive and active candidates.
• Build and maintain a network of potential candidates for current and future openings.
• Review CVs and applications to ensure alignment with client job specifications.
• Conduct initial phone or video screenings to assess qualifications, skills and cultural fit.
• Provide candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the role, client organization and expectations.
• Coordinate the full recruitment process, from interview scheduling to managing communications between candidates and clients.
• Act as an intermediary in offer negotiations, ensuring alignment between salary expectations and client offers.
• Manage offer acceptance, finalize employment arrangements and support the candidate’s transition into the new role.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience within the UAE.
• Degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with clients and candidates.
• Strong negotiation abilities to align salary expectations and employment terms.
• Problem‑solving mindset to overcome recruitment challenges.
• Organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple roles simultaneously.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with recruitment software and tools.