Talent Acquisition Manager

Driven by a passion for creating unique home-grown food concepts, The Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality group behind the region's most beloved brands - SALT, Parker's, Somewhere, Public, Kumo, and Shalwa. Each concept is a testament to our commitment to innovative experiences.

Role Summary

Lead and execute the company's talent acquisition strategy to attract, hire, and retain top talent across retail or F&B operations. Support business expansion, store openings, and workforce planning while enhancing employer branding and candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth plans.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment (from requisition to onboarding).
• Lead mass hiring for operational roles and recruit for managerial positions.
• Oversee workforce planning and recruitment budgeting.
• Monitor and improve KPIs (Time to Fill, Cost per Hire, Quality of Hire).
• Lead and develop the recruitment team.
• Build employer branding initiatives and external partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and HR policies.
• Optimize recruitment processes and ATS utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of talent acquisition experience, preferably in Retail or F&B.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with high-volume recruitment and ATS platforms.