Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (UAE National)

Devise and implement quality hiring strategies that manage the full-life cycle of recruitment from sourcing to hiring. Support in building a sustainable talent pipeline in line with the identified workforce demand and the overall strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Manpower Planning

• Works closely with Unit Head to support in developing and implementing talent acquisition strategy and plan in coordination with business units for the identified workforce demand.
• Implement the right talent acquisition policies, procedures, processes, tools, and systems to be
• deployed to improve the timeliness and effectiveness of attracting, sourcing and onboarding the right talent in alignment with evolving priorities and changing business environments.
• Maintain relationship with appropriate channels of sourcing CVs through recruitment agencies, job portals, social and print media.
• Understand and work towards implementing the Emiratization strategy and program, in collaboration with the P&P Section Heads, to attract, develop and retain the right Emirati talent in line with business needs and priorities.

Recruitment Management

• Support in the development of a continuous availability of a pipeline of qualified candidates for the museums employment needs by using the best and most up-to-date methods for recruitment, sourcing and branding.
• Compile and assess CVs for best fit and prepare summary CVs for easier evaluation by department heads and advise candidates of outcome after assessment.
• Understand the business unit requirements and conduct non-technical interviews with candidates to ensure shortlisting the most suitable candidates.
• Implement and drive leading practices and recruiting initiatives to strengthen and enhance interviewing techniques and candidate experience.
• Manage end to end recruitment process of acquiring high caliber talent at all levels in alignment with strategic objectives and organizational needs within portfolio assigned.
• When assigned, work with Business Leaders, Rewards and Policy Section to govern salary levels and negotiate compensation with candidates.
• Prepare job offers for successful candidates, in coordination with the Rewards and Policy section.
• Support new employees adapting to the work culture, working schedule, necessary tools and systems.
• Receive feedback on recruitment service quality in coordinating with business units and identify areas of improvement.
• Keep track and contribute to all reporting on progress and number of hires.
• Remain up to date with changing laws and HRA guidelines and ensure contracts are understood and aligned.
• Follow and any implement any changes on assessment, tools or methodology of processes as provided and recommend enhancements to achieve optimal results. · Other duties as applicable to the role.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master Preferred) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or any other degree within relevant industry.
• Professional certification in Human Resources is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in full cycle recruitment.
• Language: Full professional English and Arabic proficiency both in speaking and writing.
• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to quickly integrate with existing business software tools and knowledge of other relevant industry software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - including appropriate stakeholder alignment.
• Evidence of creating, implementing, and managing policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to work under own direction and high degree of initiative.
• Knowledge in HR Databases and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of candidate sourcing and evaluation techniques.