head of talent acquisition

Legend Holding Group

<p>About Legend Holding Group</p><p>Legend Holding Group is a diversified enterprise headquartered in Dubai, operating across the Middle East and Africa, with interests in mobility, energy, media, logistics, travel, and technology.<br/>Guided by its core values , Loyalty, Excellence, and Progress ,Legend is building an integrated ecosystem that blends physical and digital solutions to drive sustainable growth.<br/>With over 500 employees spanning 10+ countries, Legend is resolutely peoplefirst, seeking to cultivate high performance while enabling individual growth.</p><p>In this context, the Head of Talent Acquisition will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organization by attracting, retaining, and developing talent aligned with the group&rsquo;s ambition</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Strategic Leadership &amp; Planning</p><ul><li>Develop a scalable TA strategy that supports Legend&rsquo;s growth across multiple sectors and geographies, aligning with group-wide business goals.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership and business heads to anticipate talent needs, prioritize key skillsets, and prepare for emerging</li><li>Scan competitive and sector talent markets and leverage intelligence to inform sourcing, compensation benchmarking, and talent positioning.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership &amp; Capability Building</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and grow a lean but high-impact TA team; set performance goals, define metrics/KPIs, and ensure delivery excellence.</li><li>Promote a culture of agility, continuous learning, and accountability within the TA function.</li><li>Drive adoption of best practices in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management across the team and business units.</li></ul><p>Recruitment Operations &amp; Execution</p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle recruitment across Legend&rsquo;s business verticals, from operations-level roles to senior leadership hires.</li><li>Personally lead critical or strategic searches (e.g. for senior leadership, niche technical roles, or new business launches).</li><li>Ensure seamless, compliant recruitment processes, ensuring data integrity, reporting, and alignment with UAE/regional labour laws and company policy.</li></ul><p>Employer Brand &amp; Candidate Experience</p><ul><li>Enhance the Legend employer brand by creating compelling narratives that reflect the group&rsquo;s values.</li><li>Drive initiatives in digital branding, social media, campus engagement, and professional networks to amplify talent reach.</li><li>Ensure an engaging, respectful, and consistent candidate journey, from attraction through offer and onboarding.</li></ul><p>Data &amp; Analytics</p><ul><li>Establish dashboards and reporting frameworks for key TA metrics: time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, hiring funnel conversion, source effectiveness, diversity metrics, etc.</li><li>Use data to identify bottlenecks and continuously improve hiring outcomes.</li><li>Present regular talent insights, forecasts, and scenario planning to senior leadership for proactive decision-making.</li></ul><p>Stakeholder Alignment &amp; Partnership</p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and functional leaders to ensure hiring plans are aligned with business priorities.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor on talent-related matters (market trends, capability gaps, retention risks).</li><li>Build and nurture relationships with universities, industry associations, recruitment agencies, and external networks to strengthen Legend&rsquo;s talent ecosystem.</li></ul><p>Qualifications &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>6 -8 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a diversified group or multi-industry organization.</li><li>Proven success managing recruitment across sectors such as automotive.</li><li>Strong exposure to GCC markets with hands-on experience in large-scale and niche hiring.</li><li>Track record in building recruitment strategies, employer branding, and leading high-performing TA teams.</li><li>Familiar with workforce planning, talent analytics, and implementing digital hiring solutions (ATS/CRM).</li><li>Experience partnering with senior leadership to align hiring with business growth and expansion goals.</li></ul><p>Key Competencies</p><ul><li>Strategic &amp; Visionary Thinking</li><li>Leadership &amp; Team Development</li><li>Stakeholder Management &amp; Influencing</li><li>Change Management &amp; Adaptability</li><li>Analytical &amp; Insight-Oriented Decision Making</li><li>Communication &amp; Negotiation Excellence</li><li>Talent Market Awareness &amp; Positioning</li><li>Brand &amp; Culture Champion</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Head of Talent Acquisition

Brainstorm Human Resource Consultant

<p><b>Head of Talent Acquisition &ndash; Construction Division</b></p><p><b>Location: Dubai,</b> UAE<br/><b>Reporting to:</b> Director &ndash; Human Resources</p><p><b>Position Overview</b></p><p>We are seeking a dynamic and strategic <b>Head of Talent Acquisition</b> to lead the recruitment function for our <b>Construction Division</b>. The ideal candidate will bring a fresh, innovative approach to talent sourcing, capable of breaking traditional industry boundaries. This role requires a balance between strategic workforce planning and hands-on recruitment leadership, with a strong focus on building diverse and high-performing teams.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Lead, design, and implement the overall <b>talent acquisition strategy</b> for the Construction Division.</li><li>Drive <b>cross-sector hiring</b> by sourcing high-potential talent from industries such as <b>oil &amp; gas, manufacturing, real estate, and engineering consulting</b>.</li><li>Build and maintain strong <b>talent pipelines</b> for critical roles across engineering, project management, and leadership functions.</li><li>Partner with business leaders to understand future workforce needs and create <b>succession and leadership development pipelines</b>.</li><li>Foster diversity and inclusion within hiring practices, promoting <b>gender diversity</b> in leadership and technical roles.</li><li>Establish strong relationships with <b>external recruitment partners, consultants, and professional networks</b> to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.</li><li>Leverage data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, optimize performance, and present insights to senior management.</li><li>Serve as a <b>strategic advisor</b> to the HR Director and leadership team on talent market trends and workforce planning.</li><li>Ensure all recruitment activities align with company culture, values, and long-term business objectives.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li><b>12&ndash;15 years of progressive experience</b> in Talent Acquisition, with significant exposure to the <b>construction industry</b> or related sectors.</li><li>Proven success in <b>cross-industry recruitment</b> (especially from oil &amp; gas, manufacturing, real estate, or consulting sectors).</li><li>Strong understanding of <b>engineering and project management roles</b> within large-scale construction projects.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to design and execute <b>strategic workforce planning</b> and <b>succession programs</b>.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.</li><li>Agile, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to <b>challenge traditional hiring norms</b>.</li><li>Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (though not mandatory).</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED30,000.00 - AED35,000.00 per month</p>

Head of Talent Acquisition – Construction Division

Golden Platter Foods, Inc.

<p>Are you the HR leader who builds championship teams?</p><p>Golden Platter Foods, a fast-growing premium food manufacturer opening our third facility, is seeking an exceptional Talent &amp; Organizational Development Manager to architect our people strategy during an exciting expansion phase. This is a rare opportunity to build from the ground up while working directly with our CEO. The Opportunity We&rsquo;re not looking for traditional HR. We need a proven talent magnet who can:</p><ul><li>Build our recruiting engine to attract industry-leading talent</li><li>Design world-class onboarding that gets people productive fast</li><li>Create organizational systems that scale with aggressive growth</li><li>Position Golden Platter as the employer of choice in our industry</li></ul><p>This role reports directly to the CEO and operates at the strategic level&mdash;not operational HR. You&rsquo;ll have full autonomy to build something special. What You&rsquo;ve Done Before</p><ul><li>Recruited at scale - You&rsquo;ve personally sourced, sold, and closed top-tier talent</li><li>Built onboarding systems - You know how to get department heads aligned and new hires thriving</li><li>Operated under pressure - You&rsquo;ve delivered results in fast-growth environments</li><li>Rolled up your sleeves - No task too small when building something great</li><li>Made it happen - Track record of transforming talent acquisition in 12-24 months</li></ul><p>The Golden Platter Difference</p><ul><li>Industry leadership: Premium food manufacturing with national retail presence</li><li>Expansion mode: Opening our third facility with aggressive growth plans</li><li>Innovation focus: Customization and quality elevation driving market differentiation</li><li>Leadership team: Experienced C-suite with proven track record</li><li>Culture: Entrepreneurial spirit with enterprise-scale opportunity</li></ul><p>What You&rsquo;ll Build</p><ul><li>Elite recruiting machine that positions GP as an industry destination</li><li>Systematic onboarding that integrates seamlessly with department leaders</li><li>Leadership development programs that prepare teams for continued growth</li><li>Cultural systems that preserve our entrepreneurial DNA while scaling</li><li>Talent pipeline that becomes our competitive advantage</li></ul><p>What We&rsquo;re Looking For</p><ul><li>7+ years progressive HR leadership experience in growth companies</li><li>Proven recruiting success in manufacturing, food, or similar industries</li><li>Systems builder who creates scalable processes from scratch</li><li>Cultural architect who understands how to maintain culture during rapid growth</li><li>Results-driven with metrics that prove your impact</li><li>Roll-up-the-sleeves mentality - you&rsquo;ve done the work, not just managed it</li></ul><p>Why This Role Matters<br/>You&rsquo;ll be building the people foundation for a company with serious growth ambitions. Every system you create, every hire you enable, every leader you develop directly impacts our trajectory. This isn&rsquo;t about maintaining status quo&mdash;it&rsquo;s about building something exceptional.</p><p>Ready to Build Something Great?<br/>If you&rsquo;re the HR leader who gets energized by building from the ground up, thrives in fast-growth environments, and wants to make a lasting impact on a company&rsquo;s future, we want to hear from you.</p><p>Apply with: Your resume + a brief note about the most impactful recruiting or organizational transformation you&rsquo;ve led.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>How many years of Human Resources experience do you currently have? </li><li>Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting</li><li>Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Head of Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development

Datafortune

<div></div><div><div>As a Talent Acquisition leader at Datafortune, you will play a crucial role in shaping our workforce by developing innovative recruiting strategies, identifying top talent, and enhancing our employer brand. You will collaborate with department heads to understand hiring needs and align talent acquisition efforts with business goals, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process. They must be able to handle a team size of 4-6 TA Specialists (in-house). The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience scaling startups, implementing data-driven recruitment systems, and building high-performing teams from the ground up.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><div>
Strategic Hiring &amp; Growth Enablement:</div><ul><li>
Design and execute talent acquisition strategies that enable organizational growth plans.</li><li>
Develop relationships with hiring managers to identify and meet staffing needs while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.</li><li>
Driving substantial revenue growth by ensuring the right talent was hired at the right time.</li><li>
Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, adapting our approaches to maintain a competitive edge in talent acquisition.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Process Development &amp; System Implementation:</div><ul><li>
Create and institutionalize a streamlined recruitment process.</li><li>
Oversee and lead recruitment processes, ensuring a positive candidate experience from application to onboarding.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with internal policies and hiring best practices</li><li>
Responsible for the recruitment of contract resources through vendor companies for short-term project deployments, ensuring seamless execution of SOW (Statement of Work), NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements), and MSA (Master Service Agreements) processes.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Talent Sourcing &amp; Pipeline Building:</div><ul><li>
Leverage multiple sourcing strategies (job portals, social platforms, referrals, events)</li><li>
Build a proactive talent pipeline for niche and critical roles</li><li>
Maintain relationships with passive candidates and industry professionals.</li><li>
Responsible for salary negotiations, develop compensation structures, and ensure a seamless onboarding experience, driving candidate satisfaction and early engagement.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Metrics &amp; Reporting:</div><ul><li>
Track and analyse key hiring metrics (Time-to-Fill, Offer Acceptance Rate, Source Effectiveness) to drive data-informed decisions.</li><li>
Utilize data analytics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.</li><li>
Present regular hiring reports and insights to leadership and HR partners</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
High-Impact Leadership Hiring:</div><ul><li>
Handle end-to-end recruitment for C-suite and leadership roles, including Founders, Cofounders, VPs, and Directors.</li><li>
Build a robust leadership hiring framework incorporating deep competency mapping, stakeholder alignment, and high-quality executive assessments.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Employer Branding &amp; Candidate Experience:</div><ul><li>
Collaborate with marketing and HR to drive employer branding initiatives through targeted marketing campaigns and engagement activities to attract high-quality candidate</li><li>
Ensure a seamless, engaging, and inclusive candidate experience.</li><li>
Promote the company as an employer of choice through online and offline channels.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Team Leadership &amp; Mentorship:</div><ul><li>
Manage a team of recruiters, providing coaching and support to enhance their performance and development.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Qualifications &amp; Skills</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s/master&rsquo;s degree in HR, Business, or related field</li><li>
10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in startup or fast-growing environments with minimum 2 years of experience in leadership role.</li><li>
Proven track record in executive hiring and large-scale team expansion</li><li>
Proven ability to recruit for both technical and non-technical roles</li><li>
Strong knowledge of recruitment tools, platforms, and ATS systems</li><li>
Strong knowledge of recruitment metrics, sourcing strategies, and hiring compliance</li><li>
Analytical mindset with experience using data to improve hiring processes</li><li>
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>
Passionate about building high-performing, people-first organizations</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Nice-to-Have:</b></div><ul><li>
Exposure to employer branding and recruitment marketing campaigns</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Road map</b></div><div>
At Datafortune, we are committed to investing in our people. The Talent Acquisition role offers a clear and rewarding career path.</div><div>
In future you may be leading larger teams, owning cross-functional hiring projects, and mentoring junior recruiters. Continued excellence and leadership can further lead to other senior level roles, where you will shape the overall Talent Acquisition strategy, employer branding and talent analytics and contribute to the company's executive decisions.</div><div>
Your growth will be supported by ongoing professional development opportunities, performance appraisals, and a clear career progression framework within the company.</div></div>

313 Manager / Sr. Manager - Talent Acquisition

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Talent Acquisition Manager

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  We are seeking a strategic, results-driven
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  The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in recruitment strategy, leadership hiring, data-driven decision-making, and building high-performing TA teams.
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   Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing TA team, including recruiters, sourcers, and coordinators.
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   Leverage data and recruitment analytics to inform decisions and optimize processes (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, diversity metrics).
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   Ensure compliance with labor laws and recruitment best practices.
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   Proven experience building and leading TA teams in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
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   Strong knowledge of recruitment technologies, ATS platforms, and sourcing techniques.
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Director Talent Acquisition

Al-Futtaim

<div><p>Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.</p><br>
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By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.</p><br>
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Job description</b></p>
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We are looking for an experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Talent Acquisition to oversee and execute recruitment strategies that attract top talent to our organization. You will manage the day-to-day recruitment operations, plan strategies in accordance with recruitment requirements, and collaborate closely with hiring managers to meet staffing goals effectively and efficiently.</p><br>
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What you will do:</b></p>
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<li>Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create targeted recruitment plans</li>
<li>Utilize various sourcing methods including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals to attract qualified candidate</li>
<li>Maintain and improve recruitment processes and workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness</li>
<li>Monitor recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on hiring progress and market trends</li>
<li>Coordinate with external agencies and job portals as needed</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies throughout recruitment</li>
<li>Support diversity and inclusion initiatives in hiring practices</li>
<li>Manage recruitment-related administrative tasks, such as job postings and applicant tracking system updates</li></ul><br>
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Required skills to be successful:</b></p>
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<li>Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and sourcing techniques</li>
<li>Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li></ul><br>
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What equips you for the role:</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in human resources, or a related field</li>
<li>7-10 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, three of which is on managerial level</li>
<li>Proven experience managing recruitment in the UAE or GCC region</li></ul><br>
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About Orient Insurance PJSC</b></p>
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Orient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of the reputed Al-Futtaim Group and has since recorded a progressively steady growth. The Company is counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Orient Insurance Company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 Million which is the highest in the insurance industry in UAE. With head office in Dubai, the company serves its clientele through an extensive branch network in Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, Muscat in Sultanate of Oman, Riyadh in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.</p></div><p></p>

Assistant Vice President - Talent Acquisition

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