Position Summary

The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle—including sourcing, hiring, and onboarding—to support the needs of Attard projects, materials, properties and retail operations. The role ensures timely mobilisation of talent, maintains a high-quality candidate experience, and contributes to strengthening the company’s employer brand within the construction sector.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Recruitment

Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical, skilled trades, site-based, and office-based roles.

Develop job descriptions and job adverts tailored to Group’s requirements (e.g., Site Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Masons, Electricians).
Source candidates through multiple channels: Job Portals, social media, recruitment agencies and trade schools such as MCAST.
Screen CVs, pre-qualify applicants, and conduct preliminary interviews where required.
Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and provide guidance on effective selection methods.
Maintain active talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill construction positions.
Workforce Planning and Support

Work with project managers and site leaders to understand manpower requirements by project phase.

Monitor labour forecasts and proactively recruit ahead of project mobilisation.
Support the HR Manager with workforce analytics and recruitment reports.
Onboarding

Prepare offer letters, employment contracts, and pre-employment documentation.

Liaise with external recruitment partners
Provide regular updates to management on recruitment progress
Manage the full onboarding process for new hires to ensure a smooth transition into the company.
Coordinate medical tests and certification checks required in the construction industry.
Temporary Staffing

Work closely with project managers and site supervisors to identify short term labour requirements due to project peaks, urgent mobilisation, or staff absences

Liaise with approved temporary staffing agencies to request profiles, negotiate rates, and ensure timely placement of skilled labour
Verify that all temporary workers supplied by agencies have valid work permit documentation
Quality and Continual Improvement

Carry out duties with attention to quality and contribute to the continual improvement of work processes

Health and Safety

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment by following all health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices, and promptly reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses

Ensure that all new employees are given proper PPE as per job requirements
Environment

Comply with all environmental policies, procedures, and legal requirements, and actively support initiatives to reduce environmental impact, waste, and resource consumption in the workplace

Level of Education Standard and Experience Required

MQF Level 3 - (O’ level grade 1-5)
Years of working experience: 2 years in an HR administration / coordination role
Type of working experience: Recruitment
Languages - Written / spoken: Strong communication skills in English

Compatibility with the Company’s Values

Possess an aptitude towards creating a safe environment to himself and others
Be able to commit and provide quality to his/her line of work
Strive to create a customer-driven approach
Believe that teamwork makes work more efficient and leads to better productivity
Show respect and integrity at the workplace and able to work in a team
Believe that continuous professional development is the key to continue growing within the Company and keen to attend training as required
Cultivate a strong understanding of key social and environmental issues

Competencies

Leadership / Management

People management and supervisory skills to supervise a team

Personal

Organisational and planning skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Time management and multitasking skills
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A methodical approach to work, A sense of initiative, Accuracy, Assertiveness, Attention to detail, Business acumen, Diligence, Efficiency, Flexibility, Proactive and energetic attitude
Technical (Specific to the Job)

An understanding of different industries and requirements

The ability to understand the needs of clients (company and jobseeker)
Knowledge of employment legislation and regulations
Knowledge of the procedures involved in employing non-EU nationals
Knowledge of different recruitment techniques
The ability to use social media for recruitment purposes
An understanding of psychometric assessment and the ability to administer psychometric tests
Information Technology

Fluent with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel…)

Health and Safety

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Recruitment Specialist

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