Hr Executive - Talent Acquisition

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Al Shirawi Group is seeking an HR Executive - Talent Acquisition in Dubai to lead end-to-end recruitment for the MEP and Water Infrastructure divisions, focusing on white-collar and senior roles in construction and engineering. The ideal candidate will develop targeted TA strategies, manage sourcing, screening, offers and onboarding, and partner with department heads to define requirements and accelerate time-to-hire while ensuring compliance with local labor laws. Requirements include 5+ years in TA in MEP or civil contracting, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with Oracle ATS. To apply, tailor your resume to show measurable placements, KPI delivery, and evidence of successful stakeholder collaboration in a fast-paced environment, including visa and document tracking.

Role Summary

The HR Executive - Talent Acquisition will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment across all levels within the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) & Water Infrastructure divisions. This role requires a specialist who can navigate the unique challenges of white-collar and senior level hiring within the construction and engineering sectors, ensuring the business attracts and secures high-calibre talent efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies tailored for the MEP, Infrastructure, and Civil Contracting segments.
• Sourcing and Screening: Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job posting, candidate sourcing (e.g., job portals, social media, specialized recruitment events), candidate screening, and shortlisting.
• Technical Hiring Focus: Specifically focus on recruiting highly skilled technical roles such as Project Managers, Site Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), MEP Coordinators, Quantity Surveyors, HSE professionals
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with departmental heads and hiring managers across the construction divisions to understand their talent needs, define job requirements, and ensure a smooth recruitment process.
• Offer Management & Onboarding: Manage the offer negotiation process, prepare offer letters, and ensure a seamless handover to the HR operations team for successful onboarding.
• Database Management: Maintain and update the internal candidate database (ATS) to ensure accurate and timely reporting on recruitment metrics, including time-to-hire and cost-per-hire.
• Compliance: Ensure all hiring practices comply with local labor laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in Talent Acquisition, with proven success managing high-volume and specialized hiring for MEP, Water Infrastructure, and Civil Contracting companies.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the organizational structure, roles, and technical terminologies within the construction and engineering industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using ATS softwares (preferably Oracle) and various sourcing platforms.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple recruitment assignments simultaneously.

• Responsible for all HR administrative tasks 
• Responsible for ensuring tracking of expiry dates of various documents 
• Responsible for ensuring appraisals are done on time 
• Responsible for documenting records 
• Responsible for assisting in the development of KPI’s, and KRA’s 
• Assist in the areas of recruitment, performance management, training, employee welfare and maintenance of HR database 
• Track and action visa, labour card and passport renewals 
• Track and generate appraisal forms to department heads. 
• Drafting of letters 
• Updation of increments and promotions in HRIS. 
• Proper documentation of records 
• Assess and report on KPI’s and KRA’s

Founded in 1971, the Al Shirawi Group has been serving people & industry for the last five decades. The Al Shirawi Group of Companies, grew from an unrelenting passion to provide the Middle East with high-quality solutions in the trading, industrial, distribution, contracting and service industries. From the Group’s humble beginning as a trading house, today, Al Shirawi is a burgeoning conglomerate and one of the most reputed names in the Middle East with offices across the GCC region in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait , India and Egypt. 

Powered by a 10,000+ workforce and supported by the latest technology and infrastructure, the Group has established itself as one of the largest, most trusted and prestigious partners for leaders across the Persian Gulf. Through its diverse industry expertise and over 35 companies, Al Shirawi has remained committed to ensuring excellence in every product and offering, enabling its business units to leave an indelible impact in the global market.

Since its inception, Al Shirawi has striven to create a culture where each individual feels seen and valued, rooted in excellence, transparency, compassion, honesty, empowerment and discipline. The Group has won multiple prestigious awards for years — a testament to the technical pedigree, people-centric approach and desire to serve the community with sustainable, cutting-edge solutions.