Recruiting Specialist
Company: Furless Holdings
Department: Human Resources
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reports To: Group HR & Finance Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
Furless Group is seeking a proactive, results-driven, and well-organized Recruiting Specialist to support the recruitment and talent acquisition needs of our three brands: Furless Permanent, Furless Beauty Institute, and The Trading Corner.
This is a hands-on, recruitment-focused role responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified professionals across various departments and locations, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
The Recruiting Specialist will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from candidate sourcing and initial screening to interview coordination, selection, and offer management. The role requires someone who can effectively manage multiple vacancies, build strong talent pipelines, and work closely with hiring managers to ensure timely recruitment.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, highly organized, target-driven, and confident in communicating with candidates from different backgrounds. Strong recruitment experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment are essential.
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Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, recruitment platforms, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
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Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future vacancies.
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Conduct proactive outreach to potential candidates, including passive job seekers.
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Identify effective sourcing strategies for specialized and hard-to-fill positions.
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Support recruitment efforts across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and international talent markets.
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Coordinate job advertisements and ensure vacancies are accurately posted across recruitment platforms and company websites.
2. Candidate Screening & Assessment
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Review CVs and applications to identify candidates who meet the job requirements.
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Conduct initial screening interviews to assess qualifications, experience, communication skills, and suitability for the role.
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Evaluate candidates based on technical requirements, relevant experience, salary expectations, and availability.
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Prepare clear and structured candidate summaries for hiring managers.
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Coordinate practical assessments, technical evaluations, and additional screening requirements where necessary.
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Ensure all candidates are assessed fairly and consistently against established selection criteria.
3. End-to-End Recruitment Management
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Manage the recruitment process from vacancy approval through candidate selection and offer acceptance.
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Coordinate interviews with hiring managers, department heads, and senior management.
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Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
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Conduct reference checks and verify relevant qualifications or certifications where required.
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Assist in preparing employment offers and coordinating negotiations with selected candidates.
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Ensure recruitment activities are completed within agreed hiring timelines.
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Work closely with HR to ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to onboarding.
4. Hiring Manager & Stakeholder Coordination
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Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, job specifications, and recruitment priorities.
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Assist in preparing and updating job descriptions based on business needs.
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Provide regular updates on candidate pipelines, interview progress, and recruitment challenges.
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Advise hiring managers on candidate availability, salary expectations, and recruitment market conditions.
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Coordinate recruitment requirements across multiple branches, departments, and business units.
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Escalate recruitment challenges and recommend alternative sourcing strategies when needed.
5. Recruitment Tracking, CRM & Reporting
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Maintain accurate and updated recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and applicant records.
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Monitor the status of vacancies, applications, interviews, offers, and joining dates.
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Track key recruitment KPIs, including time-to-fill, candidate conversion, offer acceptance, and sourcing effectiveness.
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Prepare weekly and monthly recruitment reports for HR and senior management.
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Ensure candidate information and recruitment documentation are properly maintained and handled confidentially.
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Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and reduce hiring delays.
6. International Recruitment & Talent Partnerships
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Support international recruitment initiatives for specialized positions, particularly within the beauty, aesthetics, and healthcare industries.
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Identify and build relationships with recruitment agencies, training institutes, beauty academies, and professional networks.
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Coordinate with external recruitment partners to source qualified candidates.
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Assist with candidate assessments, qualification verification, and interview arrangements for overseas applicants.
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Liaise with HR and relevant departments regarding selected candidates' relocation, visa requirements, and joining arrangements.
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Maintain professional relationships with recruitment partners to support ongoing hiring needs.
7. Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing
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Collaborate with the Marketing team to promote vacancies across social media and recruitment platforms.
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Support employer branding initiatives to attract qualified candidates.
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Prepare professional and engaging job advertisements aligned with company requirements.
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Identify opportunities to increase candidate engagement and improve application quality.
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Represent Furless Group professionally when communicating with applicants, agencies, and recruitment partners.
8. Recruitment Administration & Compliance
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Maintain organized recruitment records, interview notes, candidate evaluations, and hiring documentation.
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Ensure recruitment practices align with company policies and applicable employment regulations.
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Handle candidate information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
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Assist in improving recruitment procedures, templates, and internal coordination processes.
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Support HR with recruitment-related administrative tasks as required.
Qualifications & Experience
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3–5 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a similar HR role, preferably within the UAE or GCC.
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
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Proven experience managing the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to offer acceptance.
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Experience recruiting for beauty, aesthetics, healthcare, retail, education, or service-based businesses is an advantage.
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Strong experience using LinkedIn, Indeed, recruitment databases, and other sourcing platforms.
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Experience sourcing international candidates and coordinating overseas recruitment is preferred.
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Excellent written and spoken English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
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Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and negotiation skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and recruitment tracking systems.
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Familiarity with UAE and GCC recruitment practices and employment requirements is preferred.
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Proven ability to manage multiple vacancies and meet recruitment deadlines.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent candidate sourcing and networking abilities.
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Good judgment in evaluating candidate suitability.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills.
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Results-driven with a focus on achieving hiring targets.
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Ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities simultaneously.
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Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
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High attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
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Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
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Professionalism and confidentiality when handling candidate information.
What Success Looks Like
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Vacancies filled within agreed hiring timelines.
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Consistent delivery of qualified and suitable candidates to hiring managers.
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Strong talent pipelines for specialized and hard-to-fill roles.
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Reduced time-to-fill for urgent vacancies.
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Positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
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Accurate and regularly updated recruitment trackers and reports.
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Effective coordination between HR, hiring managers, and recruitment partners.
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Improved recruitment efficiency and quality of hires.
Why Join Furless Group
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Be part of a growing international group operating across beauty, aesthetics, education, and professional equipment distribution.
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Gain exposure to recruitment across multiple businesses and international markets.
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Work closely with senior management and department leaders.
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Develop expertise in specialized and international talent acquisition.
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Join a collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-focused environment.
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression within HR and talent acquisition.
Why Join Furless Group?
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Work across three growing businesses in beauty, education, and distribution.
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Exposure to multi-entity HR operations and expansion projects.
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Opportunity to take ownership and grow into a senior HR role.
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Supportive leadership and a fast-growing environment.
