Lead – Talent Acquisition

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Petrofac is currently looking to recruit a Lead - Talent Acquisition on a
permanent basis based in Sharjah, UAE.
What we do
Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry,
with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world 's leading energy
companies.
We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for the energy
industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage
of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our
clients the flexibility, they need.
Equal Opportunities
We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race,
nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or
disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with
Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.
Petrofac is striving to develop a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone
can contribute. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals
who form part of underrepresented groups. Applications are also welcome from
candidates who want to discuss flexible working or job-sharing requests.
Key Responsibilities:
* Developing talent benchmarking / talent assessment as well as leading the interviewing for UAE-based office and professional project roles across Engineering and Construction
* Communicate regularly with HRBPs to get a clear view of the Company's hiring needs and organizational goals
* Determine selection criteria and source potential candidates through online channels (e.g., social platforms and professional networks)
* Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews
* Create and maintain monthly reports on key talent acquisition metrics
* Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position's requirements
* Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities
* Lead employer branding initiatives and work closely with Corporate Communications team to develop creative ways for addressing recruitment challenges
* Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events
* Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates
* Proactively seek market intelligence to gain competitive advantage in attraction, assessment, and sourcing methodologies
* Suggest new ideas for improving recruitment activities
* Research recruitment trends in the O&G industry.
* Support the HR Shared Services model, ensuring that all transactional recruitment activities are passed on to them for ownership and delivery
Essential Skills:
* A minimum of ‎7 years of working experience, a majority of which should have been as a Technical Recruitment specialist
* O&G / Energy sector experience is preferred (but not essential)
* International experience or having previously worked in a multinational organisation would be an advantage
* Having worked alongside an HR Shared Service would be desirable
* Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks
* Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
* A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organisations
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and able to handle multiple projects
* Have a keen eye for detail whilst being results-oriented and able to stay calm under pressure and in uncertainty
* Able to form strong connections with others, earning their trust, and hence being able to influence even the highest level of management in the business
* Proactive approach to HR and recruitment as a value-add function.
Skill set required:
* Good understanding of UAE recruitment practices
* Knowledge of standard hiring practices, recruitment metrics, interview techniques, and management systems and approaches
If you are selected as a potential candidate, we will be in touch.