Abdul Sohail

Collaborated with Regional and Project Directors to secure and mobilize candidates for some of the GCC’s largest and most complex Infrastructure, Design, Construction, and Engineering projects, including PMC, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Architectural & Urban Planning, and Facilities Management operations. Managed recruitment strategies for multi-million-dollar portfolios across UAE and KSA, contributing significantly to high-profile projects in the UAE region.

Full-Cycle Recruitment: Lead end-to-end hiring—from job posting, sourcing, screenings, interviewing, and offer negotiations, to onboarding—for engineering, managerial, and FM roles. Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with departmental managers to define hiring needs, develop accurate job descriptions, and design targeted recruitment strategies. Talent Pool Development: Build and maintain pipelines for all the FM Operation position Strategic Sourcing: Leverage social media platforms, professional networks, and specialized job boards to source, attract, and engage high-quality talent. Project Handelled. Manage end-to-end recruitment for Facilities Management (FM) operations at King Khalid International Airport, ensuring timely placement of skilled personnel across critical functions. Lead recruitment for FM roles across MAF (Majid Al Futtaim) malls in the Middle East, supporting seamless operational performance through strategic talent acquisition.

As a Recruitment Coordinator, I play a pivotal role in driving the talent acquisition process by collaborating with hiring managers, creating strategic recruitment plans, and leveraging diverse sourcing techniques to attract top talent. Key Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition Planning: Partner with departmental managers to conduct recruitment planning meetings, aligning on hiring requirements and strategies. Strategic Recruitment Execution: Develop tailored talent acquisition and interview plans for each vacancy, covering sourcing, screening, and selection processes. Candidate Screening & Evaluation: Conduct initial screenings, review resumes, and perform competency-based interviews to assess candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit. Interview Facilitation: Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a structured, efficient, and positive candidate experience. Sourcing & Networking: Leverage social media platforms, professional networks, and innovative sourcing techniques to engage with potential candidates and strengthen the employer brand. Recruitment Coordination: Manage end-to-end recruitment logistics, including scheduling, extending job offers, and supporting smooth onboarding. Visa & Documentation Support: Collect and process required documents for visa applications in coordination with the Public Relations Officer (PRO). Onboarding & Induction: Conduct induction sessions for new hires, ensuring seamless integration into the organization and timely allocation to respective departments.

Managed the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle – from workforce planning, sourcing, and screening to interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Partnered with clients and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions. Specialized in sourcing and placing candidates across complex and niche IT technologies, including rare and high-demand skill sets. Negotiated and confirmed consultant pay rates and availability while ensuring smooth onboarding. Coordinated interviews and ensured candidates were informed of all details (date, time, venue, and point of contact) via calls and professional email communication. Maintained and updated a comprehensive resume database for future hiring requirements. Successfully placed candidates across multiple industries per client requests, including conducting reference checks for verification. Proficient in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter for talent sourcing. Skilled in identifying fake candidate profiles and ensuring only verified, high-quality talent pipelines. Built and nurtured long-term relationships with clients and candidates, ensuring trust and repeat business. Thrived in a competitive, team-driven environment, consistently meeting and exceeding recruitment targets.

Posting the requirements in the portals and following up the feedback Involved in executive search operations on websites like Dice, Corp-Corp, and Monster. Sourcing of the resumes and short-listing candidates for the requirements. Talking the rate confirmations and get RTR from the consultants as well. Screening consultants for various requirements according to the client requirement. Rate negotiation before short-listing the candidates. Updating and maintaining the database for future requirements, generate daily reports and update to the accounts manager. Good experience in negotiating the rates on Corp – Corp, W2 and 1099.