Senior Recruiter - Contingent Workforce (MENA)

 

As a leading professional services organization, EY is committed to excellence through our people. We are seeking talented individuals to join our in-house recruitment team, playing a pivotal role in identifying future talent that will drive our strategic objectives.

The Opportunity: 

 

Join the MENA Contingent Workforce (CW) Recruitment Team as a valued member, where you will deliver an exceptional candidate experience while supporting the growth of specific business units. We are looking for a proactive individual who can serve as a key business partner to stakeholders, providing best practice advice and defining sourcing strategies to facilitate end-to-end recruitment processes across your portfolio. As a Senior Recruiter, you will manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for designated business areas, ensuring candidates receive outstanding experience while delivering high-quality service to business stakeholders.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Attract, identify, source, qualify, engage, and onboard top contractor talent for both client-facing and internal project roles. Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, developing a network of key contacts to enhance the pipeline of CW prospects for current and future openings. Possess a deep understanding of MENA labor laws, EY service lines, and business units, effectively promoting the firm’s key differentiators. Act as a trusted advisor to both candidates and business stakeholders, proactively sharing market knowledge, data insights, trends, and intelligence with relevant audiences. Cultivate relationships with external agencies and develop networks to support candidate identification, while managing offer discussions and closing candidates. Work autonomously on a daily basis, seeking guidance from Recruitment Leadership on complex issues as needed. Engage business stakeholders to drive their involvement in the selection process, regularly evaluating sourcing channels and utilizing data and analytics to inform strategy and hiring decisions.

 

Skills and Attributes for Success:

 

Demonstrated understanding of recruitment trends and market knowledge, adding value to the recruitment process. Ability to plan, organize, and deliver effective recruitment strategies with minimal supervision. Proficiency in assessment methods, including competency-based interviewing, psychometric testing, technical assessments, and assessment centers. Collaborative approach with regional and functional leads in campus recruitment, experienced hire recruitment, mobility, talent sourcing, and employer branding.

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

Approximately 5-8 years of recruitment experience, preferably within a professional services environment. A degree in Human Resources or a related field. Extensive experience in end-to-end recruitment, attracting candidates up to Director level from various sources, including internal recruitment systems, networks, headhunting, and referrals. Proven track record in managing and executing specialist or complex recruitment briefs, including senior hires, with minimal guidance. Previous experience in end-to-end contract recruitment and/or short-term contract placements within the MENA region. Strong knowledge of MENA immigration laws.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Ability to manage key recruitment areas independently while establishing oneself as a valued and trusted recruitment business partner. Capacity to identify when to share information with the team or escalate significant issues. Fluency in English. Proficient in Excel and reporting. Client-centric mindset.  

What We Look For: 

 

We seek an experienced Senior Recruitment Advisor with a passion for direct sourcing and a commitment to providing exceptional candidate experience. You will collaborate closely with Partners and Directors across the business, making strong relationship-building skills essential, particularly when delivering challenging messages.

 

What We Offer: 

 

We provide a competitive compensation package, rewarding performance and recognizing the value you bring to our organization. Additionally, we offer:

 

Continuous learning opportunities to develop the skills necessary to navigate future challenges. Flexibility and tools to make a meaningful impact in your own way. Transformative leadership insights, coaching, and confidence to become the leader the world needs. A diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality and empowers you to help others find their voice.

If you meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to contact us promptly. The exceptional EY experience awaits you to build.

 

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