HR Operations Specialist – Blue‑Collar Recruiting

About the role

We are seeking an HR Operations Specialist with a strong focus on blue‑collar recruitment to support high‑volume hiring in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You will help attract skilled technicians, production workers, and operational talent while ensuring smooth day‑to‑day HR administration.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for production, maintenance, and technical positions, including operators, mechanical, electrical, and welding technicians.
• Source candidates through social media, job fairs, agencies, walk‑ins, LinkedIn, and local platforms such as Forasna.
• Draft and update job postings, conduct screenings, coordinate interviews, and support onboarding processes.
• Build and maintain a continuous talent pipeline for technical and production roles.
• Prepare weekly and monthly recruitment reports.
• Support daily HR administration, maintain accurate employee records in HRIS, and assist with audits and internal HR projects.
• Collaborate with the HR team to identify early signs of absenteeism or turnover.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Economics, Legal or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience as an HR Specialist in an international manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience in blue‑collar recruitment for manufacturing.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and persuasion abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel