Senior Recruitment Consultant

About the Company :

Mercans is a Global HR, Payroll and SaaS Company. We offers a broad range of services that support businesses in streamlining their workforce management, end to end payroll processing and ensuring compliance across various international markets.

About the Role :

Note : We're not looking for IT Recruiters, we want someone who handled Non-IT mandates the roles towards the - Payroll Processor, Implementation Project Manager, Compliance etc.

Must Haves

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Recruiting/Talent Acquisition with strong expertise in hiring for APAC, Middle East & EMEA.
• At least 5+ years of recruiting experience in global payroll outsourcing, SaaS, IT, BPO, or HCM industries.
• Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Business, multiple job boards, and ATS systems.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments and handle ambiguity and stress.
• Strong understanding of current recruitment trends and strategies in the payroll and SaaS sectors.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills (internal and external).
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience with applicant assessment systems (psychometric, job skills, language assessments).

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboration with Hiring Managers:

  Partner with internal and external stakeholders to understand job requirements, especially in the context of global payroll outsourcing and SaaS roles.

• Job Advertising:

  Post job openings on career pages, job boards, and social networks (e.g., Mesaar Job Board, LinkedIn, Naukrigulf, Bayt) with a focus on roles in payroll, SaaS, and technology sectors.

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS):

  Manage end-to-end recruitment through Mercans ATS (Mesaar), from job requisition to hiring, ensuring compliance with global hiring standards.

• Sourcing:

  Identify candidates via multiple platforms, including Mercans Internal CV Database, social media, professional networks, referrals, and portfolio sites, focusing on payroll and SaaS talent.

• Screening Candidates:

  Screen candidates based on the approved requisition criteria, emphasizing experience in global payroll, SaaS, and technology industries. Upload pre-screened candidates with recruiter notes in Mesaar.

• Assessments & Interview Coordination:

  Conduct assessments, schedule interviews, organize psychometric and job skills evaluations, and manage interview stages with hiring managers, tailored to the specific needs of SaaS and payroll positions.

• Effective Communication:

  Maintain clear communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

• Job Offer Process:

  Conduct salary negotiations aligned with the company’s global grading and salary structure. Secure offer approval from the executive leadership team via Mesaar.

Prepare and extend offers to selected candidates.

• Salary Benchmarking:

  Conduct internal and external salary and benefits benchmarking exercises specific to the global payroll and SaaS markets on a semi-annual basis, or as needed to stay competitive in the market.

• Compliance with Company Policies:

  Ensure adherence to all applicable company policies, procedures, and compliance standards throughout the recruitment process.