Overview
Talent Acquisition Lead Jobs in Sharjah at GESCO Contracting
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end recruitment activities from manpower requisition to onboarding.
- Source, screen, interview, and shortlist candidates for Civil, MEP, Interiors, and Joinery business units.
- Recruit for all levels including blue-collar, supervisory, engineering, managerial, and senior leadership positions.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through multiple sourcing channels.
- Utilize job portals, LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, networking, and headhunting techniques.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and provide recruitment support throughout the selection process.
- Conduct initial HR interviews to assess technical suitability, communication skills, salary expectations, and cultural fit.
- Negotiate compensation packages and manage offer discussions with selected candidates.
- Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies and UAE labour regulations.
- Develop effective recruitment strategies to reduce hiring turnaround time.
- Prepare recruitment reports, hiring metrics, and dashboards for management review.
- Build strong relationships with hiring managers and provide strategic hiring support.
- Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintaining quality and recruitment timelines.
- Represent the company at career fairs, recruitment events, and walk-in interviews whenever required.
- Support employer branding initiatives to attract top talent across the GCC region.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional HR certifications like CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 (UK) or SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP will be an added advantage.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 12–15 years of Talent Acquisition experience, with substantial experience in the UAE / GCC.
- Proven experience recruiting for:
- Civil Construction
- MEP Contracting
- Interior Fit-Out
- Joinery Manufacturing & Installation
- Strong understanding of technical roles across construction and engineering sectors.
- Experience handling high-volume recruitment for multiple business units simultaneously.
- Prior experience in a lead or senior recruitment role is highly preferred.
Required Skills
- Excellent knowledge of UAE/GCC recruitment market.
- Strong sourcing and headhunting capabilities.
- Expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter and leading job portals.
- Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
- Strong stakeholder and hiring manager management.
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organizational and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods will be preferred.
- Experience recruiting for Tier 1 construction and contracting companies in the UAE/GCC.
- Strong professional network within the construction and engineering industry.
- Results-oriented professional with excellent leadership and team collaboration skills.
Pay: AED15,000.00 – AED18,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- What is your Total Work Experience?
- How many years of experience do you have in the Gulf (GCC)?
- What is your current notice period?
- What is your Current Monthly Salary (in AED)?
- What is your Expected Monthly Salary (in AED)?
Work Location: In person
Title: Talent Acquisition Lead
Company: GESCO Contracting
Location: Sharjah
