About the Role
The role holder is responsible for managing recruitment to meet various staffing goals within the bank. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, this position aims to achieve strategic recruitment targets.
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Key Accountabilities of the Role
Planning:
- Develop and execute recruitment strategies, create and update job descriptions, and set recruitment goals and KPIs.
- Manage the full cycle of the recruitment process to meet the various staffing goals within the bank.
- Coordinate with the respective unit regarding manpower allocation and utilization for the assigned business divisions.
Sourcing Candidates:
- Identify sources of manpower requirements in order to plan staffing and hiring processes in a cost-effective manner.
- Manage the candidate sourcing process by implementing the best methodologies, including agencies and internal openings, to identify talented candidates at all levels.
- Execute recruiting and advertising strategies to identify and attract top candidates.
- Handle Career Fairs and International Business Trips to identify skilled candidates.
- Lead the organization of recruitment campaigns and events within the community as needed.
- Screen candidates sourced to ensure their fit for the position requirements and validate their motivation to consider the bank.
- Review and present maps or lists of potential candidates' CVs to business units for assessment and interview feedback.
Interviewing Candidates:
- Conduct interviews and provide competencies-based evaluations for candidates.
- Obtain interview feedback from business units and/or panels of interviewers.
Preparing Proposals/Contracts:
- Manage the offer proposal process for shortlisted candidates, obtain necessary documentation from successful candidates, and prepare packages in conjunction with bank policies and market wages before submitting for management approval.
- Prepare candidate contracts according to the approved proposal and ensure complete and proper documentation in the file.
Due Diligence and Overall Process:
- Ensure overall compliance with bank policies and procedures for each hire.
- Prepare required reports and MIS on a comprehensive, accurate, and timely basis. These include but are not limited to reports on the status of hiring, Emiratization, and nationality diversity.
- Develop and maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation pertaining to recruitment-related initiatives.
Relationship Management:
- Consult with businesses to identify, interview, and recruit talented candidates at all levels.
- Effectively manage and strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Manage strategic relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure that the Talent Acquisition Model aligns with business objectives.
- Collaborate with Emiratization initiatives to develop programs that encourage the recruitment of UAE Nationals.
- Conduct regular meetings with hiring managers to update on talent acquisition progress and resolve or escalate any issues.
External Relationships:
- Establish and maintain relationships with external peers, vendors, and consultants.
- Effectively manage and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders.
- Obtain market intelligence regarding talent acquisition developments in local, regional, and global markets to refine recruitment strategies.
- Establish and maintain active relationships with relevant governmental and private institutions concerning the recruitment of UAE nationals and supporting Emiratization of fresh graduates from UAE higher education institutions.
Leadership and Teamwork:
- Manage a team of Recruiters and Recruitment Admins to achieve KPIs for the assigned portfolio.
- Provide coaching to junior team members to foster their development as HR professionals.
- Demonstrate strong teamwork across various HR units and the bank.
Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for This Role:
- Calm, collected, and professional demeanor.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Good decision-making and negotiation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Competent with budgets, targets, and finances.
- Self-motivated, persistent, and diligent.
- Outstanding self-management and organizational skills.
- Good coaching skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Previous Experience:
- 12+ years in an HR-Recruitment related role.
