Recruiting Coordinator (6 Month STA)

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Yum! Brands is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator for a six-month Short-Term Assignment in Dubai to support the Talent Acquisition team with end-to-end scheduling, onsite coordination, postings, onboarding, and reporting. The role centers on delivering a smooth candidate experience while coordinating with recruiters and executive assistants, handling travel logistics, interview itineraries, and onsite welcome. It also covers posting roles to the Yum! Careers site and specialty boards, onboarding support, and ad-hoc TA reporting. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years in administrative or recruiting support, strong MS Office skills, experience with ATS/HRIS (Oracle a plus), and excellent communication; tailor your resume to showcase scheduling, onboarding, and TA support.

At Yum! Brands, we’re passionate about building world-class teams that power iconic brands around the globe. We’re committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. We’re seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition team on a 6-month Short-Term Assignment (STA) to support hiring efforts and deliver a seamless, high-quality candidate experience.

The Recruiting Coordinator provides essential administrative and logistical support to the Talent Acquisition (TA) team. This role supports the end-to-end hiring process, including interview scheduling, onsite interview coordination, job postings, and completion of required documentation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring teams.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Scheduling & Logistics

• Manage interview schedules: Coordinate virtual and onsite interviews in partnership with recruiters and executive assistants (EAs), including logistics such as travel arrangements and room bookings.
• Prepare interview itineraries: Create and distribute detailed interview schedules and itineraries to candidates and interviewers.

Candidate Onsite Experience

• Primary point of contact: Serve as the main point of contact for candidates during onsite interviews, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Problem solving: Quickly address and resolve last-minute scheduling or logistical issues in collaboration with recruiters.

Job Postings & External Sourcing

• Job postings: Review job descriptions and post open roles to the Yum! Careers site in a timely manner.
• Specialty job boards: Post roles to specialty job boards and manage related invoices and tracking.

Candidate Onboarding & Processing

• Onboarding support: Facilitate new hire documentation and onboarding processes, including monitoring background checks. Partner with HR Coordinators to support a smooth transition for new hires.

Ad-Hoc Reporting

• Reporting support: Assist with ad-hoc reporting and administrative tasks as needed to support the TA team.

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, or recruiting support role.
• Experience supporting talent acquisition or HR operations is a plus.

Required

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS systems (Oracle experience is a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and a genuine interest in building strong relationships with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in recruiting coordination or talent acquisition support.
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing, social media job postings, or managing career pages.