Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Purpose:

Implement group-wide sourcing and talent acquisition strategies to ensure timely availability of talent aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Execution

• Deliver annual recruitment plans for technical and non-technical roles, aligned with Emiratization goals.
• Source candidates via multiple channels and portals.
• Screen, shortlist, and coordinate interviews with HRBPs and business heads.
• Communicate outcomes and next steps to applicants.
• Maintain strong relationships with recruitment agencies and external partners.
• Manage end-to-end assessment and selection processes with fairness and objectivity.
• Recommend recruitment methods and alternatives.
• Prepare cost analyses and proposals for campaigns.
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping in recruitment systems.
• Develop job specs, recruiting materials, and evaluation tools.
• Coordinate temporary staffing and monitor associated costs.
• Oversee overseas recruitment vendors and ensure contract compliance.
• Prepare and negotiate offers, finalize contracts, and confirm joining dates.
• Provide monthly recruitment progress reports and maintain ATS updates.
• Evaluate recruitment challenges and suggest improvements.
• Track selection method effectiveness and adapt as needed.
• Stay compliant with changing legislative and regulatory requirements.

Strategic & Operational Excellence

• Stay updated on recruitment trends and market conditions.
• Implement approved policies, systems, and standards.
• Support leadership development processes and talent reviews.
• Mitigate domain risks through Enterprise Risk Management practices.
• Innovate tools and techniques to improve recruitment efficiency.
• Recommend process improvements based on best practices.

Relationship Management

• Build strong internal and external relationships with departments, vendors, and peers.
• Collaborate with consulting firms and third-party providers (e.g., job portals, assessment centers).
• Engage with industry peers for market insights and knowledge sharing.

Reporting & Analytics

• Support weekly/monthly SLA compliance reporting.
• Maintain quarterly dashboards and collect HR data for management reviews.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Higher Diploma degree in HR or equivalent
• Professional certification such as CIPD is preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• 3 years or more of relevant experience in HR Talent Acquisition
• Skills Required:
• Thorough understanding of the roles and role requirements
• Ability to conduct proper screening and evaluation of CVs
• Ability to use online systems and portals in sourcing candidates
• Ability to work with external agencies
• Ability to be a good communicator and negotiator
• Ability to conduct assessments for hiring
• Thorough understanding of UAE Labor Law.