Talent Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and industry events.

• Screen CVs to identify suitable candidates for various roles, particularly Back of House (BOH) and Front of House (FOH) positions.

• Invite applicants for interviews (online/in-person) and conduct BOH and FOH interviews.

• Prepare offer letters for selected candidates and collect and compile necessary documents for onboarding.

• Coordinate with recruitment agencies and candidates to follow up on application statuses.

• Provide candidates’ documents to the visa processing team and ensure timely follow-up.

• Book flight tickets for all new staff and coordinate their deployment to assigned locations.

• Build and maintain a pipeline of talent for current and future job openings.

• Maintain and update the recruitment and applicant master files.

• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring timely communication with candidates.

• Conduct preliminary interviews to assess skills, experience, and alignment with company culture.

• Work with hiring managers and department leaders to understand job requirements and provide consultative recruitment support.

• Maintain a high level of engagement with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

• Partner with HR teams to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires.

• Track and document all stages of the recruitment process, including candidate profiles, interview feedback, and hiring decisions.

• Prepare and manage job offer letters, employment contracts, and other recruitment-related documentation.

• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling interviews, sending follow-up emails, and responding to candidate inquiries.

• Support in conducting reference checks, background verification, and other pre-employment checks.

• Track and report key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire.

• Continuously assess the effectiveness of recruiting tools, platforms, and strategies to identify areas for improvement.

• Process billing for: All training sessions (OHC, BFH, PIC), Recruitment agencies, Recruitment-related accounts.

• Prepare the monthly recruitment report for BOH and/or as required

• Create the new staff salary list for payroll processing.

• Prepare the monthly security deposit deduction and refund list.

• Assist in planning and supporting overseas recruitment trips, including coordination with agencies and handling logistics.

• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives by developing strategies to attract candidates from varied backgrounds.

• Handle other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Talent Acquisition Supervisor or HR leadership.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

· Minimum 2-3 years of recruitment experience, ideally in high-volume hiring environments or the food and beverage industry.

· Knowledge of UAE labor laws, visa processes, and training arrangements.

Technical Skills:

· Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms.

· Familiarity with recruitment administration, training coordination, and billing processes.

Core Competencies:

· Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

· Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and recommend process improvements.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in volume hiring?
• How many years of recruitment experience you have?