Manager Recruitment

Roles and Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment: Oversee and manage the full-cycle recruitment process for the Graduate and Internship Programs in the ME region for a number of our Lines of Service. Ensure efficient sourcing, interviewing, and selection of high-quality candidates who align with PwC’s culture and values.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of recruitment professionals, providing guidance, support, and training to enhance their performance and development.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for senior leaders across all lines of service, ensuring alignment on recruitment needs and strategy. Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, HR business partners, and other key internal stakeholders.
• University & Campus Relations: Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with top universities and educational institutions in the region. Represent PwC at university recruitment fairs, campus events, and other talent engagement activities to enhance the firm’s visibility and employer brand.
• Employer Brand & Candidate Experience: Champion PwC’s employer brand through campus engagement, career events, and digital platforms. Ensure a seamless, positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Recruitment Analytics & Reporting: Track and report on key performance metrics for graduate and internship recruitment, including time-to-hire, candidate quality, and hiring targets. Utilize data and feedback to continuously improve processes and results.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Address any recruitment-related challenges promptly, proposing effective solutions and driving continuous improvements in the recruitment process.
• Compliance & Ethics: Uphold PwC’s high standards of ethical conduct and business practices in all recruitment activities. Ensure compliance with relevant recruitment policies, procedures, and regulations.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong focus on volume, graduate, and/or student recruitment. Experience working in professional services or other client-driven environments is highly desirable.
• Educational Qualifications: A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. CIPD or equivalent HR qualification is preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Arabic (written and spoken) is preferred.
• Communication & Presentation: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver impactful presentations to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders and potential candidates.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders, internal teams, and external partners.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with recruitment tools and applicant tracking systems (ATS). Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is required.

Desired Candidate Profile

A Recruitment Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading the recruitment process within an organization. They ensure that the company attracts, selects, and hires the best talent, aligning staffing needs with business objectives. This role involves managing a team of recruiters, collaborating with hiring managers, and developing strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

Key Skills for a Recruitment Manager

1. Recruitment Expertise

• Talent Acquisition Strategies: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent across various roles and levels.
• Sourcing Techniques: Expertise in utilizing various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and recruitment agencies.
• Interviewing and Assessment: Proficiency in conducting interviews and assessing candidates’ suitability for roles, both technically and culturally.

2. Leadership & Team Management

• Team Leadership: Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruiters to achieve goals and maintain high performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, department heads, and senior management to understand recruitment needs and prioritize hiring efforts.
• Training and Development: Providing ongoing training to the recruitment team on best practices, tools, and techniques.

3. Communication Skills

• Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with hiring managers, candidates, and other key stakeholders.
• Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating offers with candidates, balancing organizational needs with candidate expectations.
• Branding & Messaging: Crafting compelling job descriptions, employer branding materials, and other communication to attract talent.

4. Organizational & Project Management

• Process Optimization: Continuously improving and streamlining recruitment processes for efficiency and quality.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Using recruitment metrics, KPIs, and analytics to assess and improve recruitment strategies.
• Time Management: Balancing multiple job openings, ensuring timelines are met while maintaining a high level of quality in candidate selection.

5. Technology & Tools

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Proficient in using ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, or Taleo to manage recruitment workflows and candidate pipelines.
• HR Software & Tools: Familiarity with HRIS systems, performance management tools, and collaboration platforms.
• Social Media & Digital Recruiting: Experience leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor to identify and engage talent.

6. Legal & Compliance Knowledge

• Employment Laws & Regulations: Knowledge of labor laws, diversity and inclusion guidelines, and recruitment best practices to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
• Equal Opportunity Employment: Ensuring recruitment processes align with diversity and inclusion goals and promoting equitable hiring practices.