Freelance Hospitality Recruiter
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Radiant Hospitality Company. Remote, United Arab Emirates.
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What you'll do
- Clarify hospitality hiring needs with managers, then find suitable people through sourcing platforms and other methods
- Review applications, run first-round interviews and judge candidates against role skills and workplace fit
- Keep candidate pipelines moving, update hiring managers and submit candidates quickly and accurately
- Build hospitality contacts, negotiate job offers and guide successful candidates through onboarding
- Track hospitality hiring trends and employment conditions to inform your recruitment work
What you bring
- You have hands-on recruiting experience specifically in hospitality and understand the roles you recruit for
- You know Middle East hospitality pay practices, including gratuity, as well as visa and hiring rules
- You can work independently, organise your time and meet agreed service timelines on exclusive assignments
- You can use ATS and recruitment platforms, and bring a strong network of hospitality professionals
Who this fits
This freelance contractor role suits a hospitality recruiter with regional market knowledge and a well-developed candidate network. You work remotely, set your schedule and take commission-only compensation without a base salary or retainer. Client communication is handled by head office initially, with account management potentially added later.
From the employer
Overview:
Radiant Hospitality Company is seeking an experienced and motivated Freelance Hospitality Recruiter to join our dynamic team as an independent contractor. This role is ideal for talented recruiters who have a passion for the hospitality industry and possess a robust network of candidates. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and placing top-tier talent across various roles within our clients establishments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand specific staffing needs for different hospitality roles
- Utilise various sourcing strategies and platforms to identify qualified candidates
- Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates’ skills and cultural fit
- Manage candidate pipelines and provide regular updates to hiring managers
- Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates within the hospitality sector
- Negotiate offers and facilitate the onboarding process for successful hires
- Stay updated on industry trends and employment market conditions
- Ensure speed and accuracy in candidate sourcing and submissions to maintain a competitive advantage.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in recruitment, must be within the hospitality industry
- Strong understanding of various hospitality roles and requirements
- Strong understanding of the Middle East hospitality market, including regional compensation structures (basic salary, gratuity obligations) and visa/hiring regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and commit to exclusive assignments within agreed service level timelines.
- Proficiency in using ATS systems (e.g., Workable) and recruitment software and platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.)
- A strong network of hospitality professionals is highly desirable
- Flexible work hours and strong organisational skills
- Comfortable working on a commission-only basis with no guaranteed base salary or retainer.
Benefits
- Work remotely from anywhere in the world
- Make your own schedule, fit the work to suit your lifestyle
- No cap to earnings
- Well structured work environment
- Small collaborative team
- No initial client communication necessary (client liaison handled by head office; potential for future account management responsibilities).