Recruitment Manager – Generic Job Opening
- Full-time
Company Description
Founded in 1881, HEC Paris is one of Europe's leading business schools. HEC Paris’s goal is to make a positive impact on business and society via its ‘Think, Teach, Act’ tripartite approach, contributing to a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous world. With 160 research professors from across the world generating and imparting unique knowledge to over 4,500 students from 135 countries, the HEC Paris campus is a fully-fledged laboratory devoted to innovation and exchange that is open to the diversity of the world and the challenges it faces.
In 2010, HEC Paris joined Qatar Foundation to bring world-class management education programs and research to Doha and the region. Through its offering of degree, non-degree, and corporate programs, HEC Paris, Doha contributes to corporate competitiveness in the global economy, fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and supporting the transformation of Qatar into a sustainable, competitive, and knowledge-based economy. In addition to offering degree programs, the school partners with corporate clients in Qatar and the region to design and deliver customized executive programs addressing current business and organizational challenges.
HEC Paris is an exceptional workplace, located in state-of-the-art premises in downtown Msheireb, at the heart of Doha. Joining HEC Paris, Doha is a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit community of talented individuals united around five core values: Curiosity, Excellence, Diversity, Responsibility and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
https://www.qatar.exed.hec.edu/
Job Description
Please note that there is currently no active vacancy for this position. This generic job opening aims to build a diverse pool of qualified candidates for future Recruitment Manager roles at HEC Paris, Doha.
Recruitment Managers typically support enrollment activities for HEC Paris degree programs by directly engaging with prospective participants and guiding them through each stage of the enrollment journey. If you believe your profile aligns with the role and you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment, we encourage you to express your interest and submit your application.
The Recruitment Manager is responsible for ensuring enrollment targets into HEC Paris degree programs in Qatar and meeting objectives regarding application volume, conversion targets, diversity, and quality of candidates. Other executive programs may be added to the scope of the activity as relevant.
- Lead management: act as the primary point of contact for prospective candidates from initial inquiry through enrollment; proactively engage with and qualify leads, guiding them through the application process and successfully converting them into enrolled applicants;
- Pipeline conversion: driver enrollment by cultivating strong one-on-one relationships with admitted candidates, ensuring alignment with admissions criteria, and providing strategic support throughout the entire process to achieve recruitment targets;
- Events and outreach: organize and lead recruitment events – virtual, in-person, corporate – across the GCC, while actively participating in networking, industry-specific, and educational gatherings to generate and convert high-quality leads;
- Corporate and alumni engagement: leverage corporate contacts and alumni networks to promote programs and drive referrals;
- CRM and data optimization: use CRM tools effectively, maintaining accurate data and generating reports to support decisions;
- Social media support: contribute to HEC Paris, Doha’s social media presence by generating relevant content and engaging with the audience;
- Market intelligence: provide field insights to inform marketing and business development strategies.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business administration or in a related field
- A minimum of 6 years in sales, talent acquisition, or recruitment
- Knowledge and experience in Executive Education is a plus
- Highly proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in the use of CRM systems or/and Salesforce for lead/client management and forecasting
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Ability to interact with senior executives in a professional and efficient manner
- Results-driven with strong customer focus and solid business acumen
- Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results
- Excellent command of English; other languages (Arabic, French…) are advantageous
- Flexibility to travel and willingness to adapt working hours to business needs
- Prior experience in Qatar or the GCC preferred
Additional Information
Disclaimer
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.