Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Manager

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JOB SUMMARY:
Our client—a diversified UAE based business group — is seeking a results-driven Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Manager for their Karachi based recruitment and staffing firm.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies, managing the end-to-end recruitment process, and building a high-performing pipeline of qualified talent across the Pakistan, UAE and MENA region. This role requires strong expertise in recruitment consulting, deep market insights, and a consultative approach to stakeholder engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for multiple business units with a focus on real estate development, signage & outdoor-advertising, and related functions.
• Partner closely with business leaders and HR teams to understand talent needs and develop tailored acquisition strategies.
• Source, assess, and present top talent using diverse sourcing techniques including headhunting, executive search, social recruitment, job boards, and professional networks.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for high-demand and niche roles across the Pakistan, UAE and MENA region.
• Manage a small team of recruiters and support staff, ensuring recruitment targets and service level agreements are met.
• Drive employer branding initiatives in collaboration with internal marketing and HR teams to enhance the group’s talent brand across relevant markets.
• Maintain accurate recruitment metrics and dashboards to report on hiring trends, pipeline status, and time-to-fill metrics.
• Ensure full compliance with labor laws, visa regulations, and recruitment best practices across the UAE and regional markets.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification: Master's degree in HRM, Business Administration, or a related field. Certification in HRM or Recruitment such as CIPD - Level 7, SHRM- SCP are highly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of recruitment experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior role within a recruitment firm or HR consulting environment.
• Proven track record of managing regional talent acquisition initiatives across the UAE and MENA region.
• Strong industry knowledge and talent networks within real estate, construction, signage, outdoor media advertising sectors.

Skills:

• Design and execute scalable hiring strategies across diverse industries and regions.
• Proficient in executive search, Boolean sourcing, and engaging passive talent.
• Consultative partner to business leaders with data-driven hiring insights.
• Led and motivated recruitment teams to consistently exceed performance targets.
• Experienced with ATS platforms (Manatal, Recruitee, Workable, Zoho Recruit) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Well-versed in regional labor laws and ethical recruitment practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 3 to 5 years of experience leading recruitment teams or managing end-to-end talent acquisition in a regional capacity (UAE/MENA)?
• Which industries have you primarily recruited for, and do you have direct experience sourcing for real estate, construction, or outdoor advertising sectors?
• Which ATS platforms and sourcing tools have you used extensively in your recent roles?

Work Location: In person