Recruitment Assistant Manager

**Job Title:** Assistant Manager – Recruitment **Location:** Abu Dhabi, UAE **Industry:** General Contracting **Job Summary:** We are looking for a highly motivated **Assistant Manager – Recruitment** to support our HR team in sourcing, attracting, and hiring both white-collar and blue-collar talent for general contracting projects in Abu Dhabi. This role requires a strategic recruiter who can manage full-cycle recruitment for office-based professionals as well as skilled laborers and technical staff, ensuring that our projects are staffed with the right talent on time. **Key Responsibilities:** * Assist in planning and executing recruitment strategies for both **white-collar and blue-collar positions** across multiple projects. * Manage end-to-end recruitment processes: job postings, sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing, selection, and onboarding. * Collaborate with project managers, department heads, and supervisors to understand manpower needs and timelines. * Maintain a strong candidate pipeline for technical, managerial, and administrative positions. * Conduct initial screening, reference checks, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers. * Ensure recruitment processes comply with UAE labor laws, company policies, and safety standards for labor recruitment. * Track recruitment metrics and prepare regular reports for management. * Participate in recruitment drives, job fairs, and vendor management for labor supply. * Support onboarding and induction programs for all new hires. **Qualifications & Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. * Minimum 8 years of experience in recruitment, preferably in construction or general contracting. * Proven experience recruiting both **white-collar and blue-collar roles** is essential. * Familiarity with UAE labor laws, visa processes, and recruitment practices. * Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills. * Proficient in MS Office and recruitment platforms. Interested candidates can send their C.Vs to: [email protected] Work Location: In person