Paul Kelly

Connecting Construction and Civil Engineering Professionals

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I'm a results-driven Talent Acquisition/Recruitment Specialist passionate about connecting exceptional talent with extraordinary opportunities. With a proven track record, I bring a strategic and innovative approach to sourcing, attracting, and retaining industry professionals. With expertise in managing talent acquisition/recruitment across major projects and geographical regions, I excel in continually improving processes to meet evolving business goals. As a solution-focused professional, I: Develop strategies to enhance business capability. Transform procedures for agility and trust. Simplify operational complexities for sustainable solutions. Maximize hiring capability through performance management & succession planning. Boost employer brand and candidate experience. Ensure clarity, consistency, and effective communication. I specialize in tailoring recruitment strategies to diverse organizational needs, fostering strong partnerships with hiring managers to drive success. I prioritize a candidate's experience, leveraging modern technologies to streamline processes and stay with industry trends. Collaboration is key, and I thrive on building relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, contributing to the competitive advantage of the organizations I serve. Committed to diversity and inclusion, I champion an inclusive workforce for team success. Let's connect! Whether you're seeking career opportunities or looking to enhance your talent pool, let's explore how we can achieve mutual success.

Experience

  • Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at Hill International, Inc.
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Lead Recruiter at Parsons Corporation
    Feb 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Employed on a contract basis for SAPL. Based in the United Arab Emirates, remotely supporting 2no major and challenging programs in Saudi Arabia. I am responsible for the recruitment of design, engineering, construction, project management, environmental, health and safety and commercial staff across both programs and have successfully introduced personnel of all nationalities including Saudi Arabian Nationals & Western Expatriates

  • Volunteer at Self Employed
    Mar 2020 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Undertook voluntary work during the onset of Covid-19.

  • Senior Consultant at NSR Associates - Middle East
    Nov 2016 - Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    The bulk of this period was spent working with a leading UAE Based Recruitment Agent (NSR Associates) specializing within the Construction and Civil Engineering Industry across all sectors including infrastructure, buildings, fit-out, power. Primarily covering the MENA Region as well as activity in UK, Europe, South East Asia and North America.

  • Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Manager at Consultancy Roles
    Jan 2016 - Nov 2016 · 11 mos

    Time spent:- Away from corporate employment Relocation from South East Asia to Middle East Undertaking short term assignments and consultancy roles Travelling