Talent Acquisition Partner

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our regional HR team in Dubai, UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

Working alongside our ME team in a virtual environment, you will be responsible for the full recruitment life cycle specific to Emiratization:

• Virtually meet with the hiring manager every time ME opens a new job requisition to discuss recruitment and sourcing strategy

• Attract and source candidates through various sources (job boards, LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, own network, etc.), pre-screen and present qualified candidates to the hiring manager

• Be an employee brand ambassador, while internally and externally soliciting employee referrals

• Post/unpost roles, schedule interviews, debrief calls and any follow ups

• Conduct reference checks

• Manage the job offer / negotiation process

• Proactively build talent pipelines through networking, CV databases, university relations, engineering forums and other creative channels

• Proactively develop strong partnerships with AtkinsRéalis hiring managers, HRBPs and recruitment agencies

• Conduct talent phone screens and facilitate internal team discussions regarding candidates

• Gather and analyse recruitment metrics by daily updates in the recruitment tracker and participate in the weekly/monthly reporting activities

• Occasionally liaise with and manage external recruitment partners

Position Parameters:

Typical KPIs:

• on target delivery of objectives

• quality of work

• customer satisfaction – candidates, hiring managers, HR team

• alignment with company business strategy and overall HR direction

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of experience as a recruiter in a similar inhouse role

• Experience of using LinkedIn Recruiter and other search engines and job boards, have an established EPC candidates network

• Experience in using an Application Tracking System (ATS), ideally Workday

• knowledge on NAFIS portal and MOHRE rules is preferred

Competencies/ Skills Required:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Passion for working with and learning from individuals from various countries/cultures 

• Ability to manage a heavy volume of job requisitions and work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment 

• Exceptional sourcing skills

• Ability to project manage your job requisitions and organize your work.

• Bilingual Arabic - English

Education Required:

• University Degree in HR related field, Psychology, Economics or Engineering

Personal Qualities Required:

• Resilient and flexible achiever

• Remains calm under pressure in a constantly changing environment

• Results and customer service oriented 

• Excellent listener

• Proactive and self-disciplined

Salary and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary.

• Accommodation allowance.

• Transportation allowance.

• 22 working days annual leave. 

• Medical and life insurance cover.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Atkinsréalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

• Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.

• Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.