Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional to spearhead recruitment strategies that effectively support and drive business growth. This position requires leading recruitment activities from start to finish for senior, specialist, and key roles, establishing and maintaining robust talent pipelines, and fostering strong partnerships with business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement talent acquisition strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes focusing on senior, specialist, and critical job positions.
• Collaborate closely with department heads to identify current and future hiring needs.
• Develop and sustain proactive talent sourcing channels to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.
• Lead, mentor, and nurture the recruitment team members to optimize performance.
• Enhance employer branding and candidate engagement initiatives to attract top talent.
• Oversee relationships with recruitment agencies, executive search firms, and external vendors.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics like time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire for continuous improvement.
• Refine recruitment workflows to boost efficiency and enhance candidate experiences.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruitment analytics to guide decision-making.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related disciplines.
• Between 6 and 10+ years of experience in progressively responsible talent acquisition or recruitment roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead recruitment teams and manage complex hiring initiatives.
• Strong skills in sourcing candidates, managing stakeholder relationships, and recruiting at senior levels.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary recruitment methods and evolving talent market trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership attributes.
• Data-focused mindset backed by strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience recruiting in the UAE or GCC region is beneficial.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact strategic talent acquisition projects.
• Influence organizational growth through workforce planning and hiring strategies.
• Lead and grow a dynamic, high-performing recruitment team.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and influential stakeholders.
• Drive innovation and improve recruitment experiences and processes.
• Advance your career in a diverse, international business setting in Dubai.