Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Control Risks, a leading specialist risk consultancy, is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join their team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for the Middle East region for a fixed term of 12 months (subject for renewal). The ideal candidate will have a passion for recruitment and solid experience working within the Middle East.

As a Control Risks employee, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and rewarding projects, and with some of the most high-profile companies in the region, within an innovative and inclusive environment.

Role tasks and responsibilities

• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
• Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position.
• Plan and implement Company’s talent acquisition strategy.
• Perform analysis of organizational development and anticipate future employment needs.
• Work closely with marketing department to develop creative ways for addressing talent acquisition challenges.
• Lead employer branding initiatives.
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events.
• Research talent acquisition trends in the staffing industry.
• Communicate with Universities for internship placements.
• Advertise vacancies on the Company’s website, LinkedIn, and other appropriate channels.
• When required, identify suitable recruitment agencies and act as the liaison with the hiring managers.
• Conduct all initial CV screening for vacancies and present a shortlist to hiring managers.
• Schedule and conduct face to face/ phone interviews as appropriate and provide feedback to hiring managers for the next steps.
• Develop candidate pool and retain speculative applications for potential future roles.
• Work closely with the HR Coordinator to assist with the onboarding paperwork and induction of new employees where necessary.
• Maintain and manage weekly recruitment reports and updates on pipelines.