Recruitment Officer

Position type: Full-time (remote)Role overviewThis role is focused on candidate identification, talent mapping, screening and producing high-quality shortlists for hiring managers and senior recruiters not full end-to-end ownership of hiring. You’ll use research, data tools and targeted outreach to create pipelines of relevant, well-assessed profiles across Retail, Hospitality, Perfume and related sectors.Core responsibilitiesAdvanced sourcing & talent mappingBuild targeted search strategies per role: define keywords, boolean strings, platforms and ideal company/sector lists.Execute multi-channel sourcing campaigns: LinkedIn, niche job boards, industry forums, alumni networks, social media, CV databases and passive search.Conduct talent mapping , identify potential profilesDevelop and maintain talent pools by specialism (retail ops, store management, sales, perfumery, hospitality F&B, corporate functions).Rigorous screening & shortlistingPerform structured CV screening with a focus on skills, sector relevance, stability, mobility and cultural fit indicators.Conduct focused screening calls (20/30 mins) to validate experience, motivation, notice period, salary expectations and non-negotiables.Create shortlists of qualified, pre-assessed candidates per role with scoring, risk notes and recommended next steps for hiring managers.Candidate engagement & passive attractionCraft tailored outreach messages and candidate value propositions to engage passive talent.Manage candidate communication during screening: set expectations, answer questions about the role/company and maintain rapport to reduce drop-out.Re-engage past candidates and nurture talent pools through periodic check-ins and targeted updates.Provide a professional and positive candidate experience timely feedback and clear next-step guidance.Stakeholder support & concise reportingCollaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to refine briefs, clarify must-haves and prioritise search focus.Present concise candidate info and highlight potential red flags or risks.Deliver daily search updates: pipeline status, outreach metrics (contacts, replies, interviews set), and market observations.Track and record sourcing sources and outcomes in the ATSAdministration & toolsKeep accurate candidate records and activity logs in ATS and other platforms.Use recruitment tech (LinkedIn , ATS, boolean tools, byteSpark.ai or similar) to automate sourcing, screening where appropriate and measure channel effectiveness.Maintain searchable talent maps and tagged candidate databases for repeat hires.Candidate types & role levelsMid-level to junior management across Retail, Hospitality, Perfume & related areas: store managers, area managers, retail supervisors, sales leaders, visual merchandisers, perfumers assistants, front-of-house hospitality roles and corporate support functions.Requirements mandatoryMinimum 2 years experience in sourcing / recruitment (agency preferred) with a proven track record of delivering quality shortlists.Strong sourcing skills and experience with LinkedIn , boolean search and niche job boards.Excellent telephone screening and written communication skills.Comfort working remotely and managing multiple searches concurrently.Good organisation, attention to detail and follow-through.Based in Dubai or able to work Dubai hours.PreferredExperience in Retail, Hospitality or Perfume/luxury sectors.Familiarity with ATS and recruitment automation tools Experience producing talent maps and market intelligence reports.Knowledge of GCC/UAE hiring practices and employment market.