Overseas Recruitment Specialist (Recruiter)

About the role

Careers International is looking for a recruiter in Dubai to source and recruit candidates for overseas projects across construction, MEP, logistics, hospitality, oil & gas, facility management and professional roles. The role covers the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening to mobilization, and works closely with clients, project managers and operations teams.

Key responsibilities

• Source and screen candidates for overseas projects across the listed sectors
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, shortlisting, interviews, documentation and mobilization
• Conduct preliminary interviews and trade screening where applicable
• Maintain and update candidate databases and the ATS
• Work with clients, project managers and operations teams on manpower needs
• Ensure compliance with overseas recruitment regulations, visa processes and documentation standards
• Support bulk hiring drives, trade tests and client interviews (virtual and onsite)
• Maintain recruitment reports, trackers and daily/weekly MIS
• Build and manage candidate pipelines across India, Asia, Africa and other regions
• Handle candidate communication, follow-ups and onboarding coordination

Required profile

• 1-5 years of experience in overseas recruitment or international staffing
• Strong sourcing skills for blue-collar and white-collar positions
• Knowledge of Gulf recruitment processes, visa documentation and mobilization cycles
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple requirements at once
• Experience with bulk hiring, trade tests and project-based recruitment is a strong advantage

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• ATS and recruitment platform proficiency