Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - Oil & Gas Recruitment

TalentHive is a UAE-based recruitment partner specialising in high-impact hires across the GCC. We support leading organisations across Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors.

As part of our growth, we are building a high-quality offshore delivery team in India focused on supporting large-scale hiring mandates across the Middle East.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to join our remote delivery team in India.

This is a pure delivery role, focused exclusively on sourcing, screening, and shortlisting high-quality white-collar professionals for Oil & Gas projects across the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.).

There is no business development or client acquisition responsibility.

You will work closely with client-facing consultants to deliver against project-driven hiring mandates across EPC contractors, operators, and service companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery for Oil & Gas hiring mandates (brief → shortlist)
• Source and engage candidates across:
• Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Process)
• Project Management & Construction
• HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)
• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Commissioning & Operations
• Build strong pipelines for project-based and bulk hiring requirements
• Conduct detailed candidate screening (technical + project experience)
• Deliver relevant, high-quality shortlists within agreed timelines
• Work closely with consultants to refine search strategies
• Manage candidate experience across the hiring lifecycle
• Maintain accurate tracking in ATS / CRM systems
• Stay up to date with GCC hiring trends and talent availability

Candidate Requirements (Strict Criteria)

Must Have

• 10+ years of recruitment delivery experience
• Minimum 8 years focused on white-collar Oil & Gas recruitment
• Proven experience hiring for GCC markets (UAE, KSA, Qatar, etc.)
• Strong understanding of EPC, operators, and project-based hiring environments
• Experience recruiting across multiple functions (engineering, HSE, projects, etc.)
• Strong sourcing capability (LinkedIn, databases, networks)
• Ability to effectively screen candidates based on project experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in agency or RPO environments
• Exposure to large-scale project hiring (shutdowns, expansions, mega projects)
• Prior experience working in a remote, international setup

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of high-quality, project-relevant shortlists
• Strong time-to-fill across multiple concurrent roles
• High offer-to-join ratio
• Positive feedback from consultants and hiring managers
• Ability to manage high-volume and niche roles simultaneously

Compensation & Structure

• Total compensation up to ₹20 LPA
• ₹12 LPA Fixed
• ₹8 LPA Variable (performance-based)
• Variable linked to clearly defined delivery KPIs
• Fully remote working model
• Exposure to GCC markets and large-scale hiring projects

Working Model

• Remote (India-based)
• Outcome-driven, high-performance environment
• Focus on delivery quality and speed

Important Note

🧾 This is a self-employed / independent contractor position.

You will be responsible for managing your own taxes, statutory contributions, and compliance in your country of residence.

Why Join TalentHive

• Work on large-scale Oil & Gas projects across the GCC
• Gain exposure to leading EPC contractors and operators
• Be part of a growing, performance-driven recruitment business
• Clear progression into Lead / Delivery Manager roles

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Oil & Gas recruiter with deep GCC hiring exposure and a strong delivery track record, we would love to hear from you.