Job description

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Job Description

The Field Recruiter is responsible for full life cycle recruiting for A&F Co.’s portfolio of brands in the Middle East. The recruiter is focused on delivering high quality talent to stores in their region through developing targeted attraction strategies, delivering a best in class candidate experience and developing an expertise in talent evaluation. The field recruiter has a natural curiosity and leverages data and insights to drive hiring success. They are authentically able to share our unique employee value proposition with candidates and build strong relationships with our store managers and leaders. This person has a passion for our brands, culture, people and is a champion for bringing diverse perspectives to our A&F family of brands. This position is remote, based in Dubai.

What Will You Be Doing?

Manage full lifecycle recruiting for store roles in the UAE & Kuwait from open role to onboarding
Develop new and innovative localized strategies that drive diverse talent to A&F, specific to supported markets
Partner with Regional, District and Store managers to align on open roles and desired profile. Work cross functionally with HR and Global Mobility to secure appropriate visas.
Develop proactive pipeline and sourcing strategies to deliver the right talent, at the right time
Network and build relationships with future talent
Provide a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
Summarize and present candidate feedback and hiring recommendations to District Managers
Leverage data and innovation to drive results, share industry knowledge and customer insights to fine tune process
Project manage and support ad hoc initiatives – employer branding, data & analytics, vendor management etc.
Required to travel, up to 35% of the time, to attend local recruiting events, engage with key universities, etc.

What Do You Need To Bring?

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
1+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related experience
Engaging personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change and ambiguity
Strong networking skills through a variety of platforms (i.e. LinkedIn, in person, email, etc.)
A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
Successful track record in building and maintaining relationships
Proven ability to maintain a high volume of work with quality and speed
Extreme curiosity and desire to learn
Passion for recruitment technology and interest in driving future investments
Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
Passion for retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch co. family of brands
Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
Strong orientation to quality, continuous improvement and customer service