AE - HC Lead - Talent Acquisition

Group AMANA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional construction firm based in Dubai is seeking an HC Lead - Talent Acquisition. This role involves developing talent acquisition strategies, implementing digital recruitment innovations, and ensuring organizational alignment with business goals. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, a solid understanding of job architecture and competency modeling, along with the ability to adapt to high-volume hiring environments. Join a dynamic team that values integrity, accountability, and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Talent Acquisition or HC roles with exposure to digital recruitment tools.
• Strong understanding of job architecture, competency modeling, and recruitment analytics.
• Experience in high-volume and executive hiring environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Intern & Fresh Graduate Programs in collaboration with L&D and HCBPs.
• Lead senior management recruitment efforts, including headhunting and executive search coordination.
• Utilize LinkedIn Analytics and other sourcing tools to optimize candidate targeting and engagement.
• Develop and deploy video interviewing platforms and AI-powered pre-selection tools.
• Maintain dashboards and reports on recruitment KPIs such as time-to-hire and candidate satisfaction.
• Support OrgDesign initiatives by mapping roles and reporting lines.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Digital Recruitment

Competency Modeling

Recruitment Analytics

Job description

Group AMANA is seeking HC Lead - Talent Acquisition at the head office Based In Dubai

Group AMANA is in constant forward motion. Over decades of growth, we have adopted intelligent solutions that improve the way we build, making AMANA a regional leader in the industry today.

We have gone beyond conventional construction by championing intelligent solutions that improve the way we build. We are the region’s trusted design-build company, specializing in industrial construction for over three decades.

Our reputation is built on our ability to provide turn‑key solutions for fast‑track projects, repeatedly. We are a human‑centric organization, promoting learning and development opportunities for all employees to thrive in dynamic markets.

By investing in our people’s continued growth and learning, we challenge and change how we build together – people and business.

Job Summary

To support strategic and operational initiatives in talent acquisition, with a focus on building robust pipelines for interns and fresh graduates, senior management hiring, and digital recruitment innovation. The role also supports organizational design, job architecture, and competency frameworks to ensure alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Design and implement Intern & Fresh Graduate Programs in collaboration with L&D and HCBPs.
• Lead senior management recruitment efforts, including headhunting and executive search coordination.
• Utilize LinkedIn Analytics and other sourcing tools to optimize candidate targeting and engagement.

2. Recruitment Innovation

• Develop and deploy video interviewing platforms and AI‑powered pre‑selection tools to streamline hiring and reduce the time to hire.
• Evaluate and integrate external recruitment partners (e.g., HRhipp, Naukrigulf, Soundline) for specialized hiring needs. Build partnerships with a few selected recruitment agencies for staff and workers to reduce costs for external hiring and improve the quality of shortlists.

3. Reporting & Metrics

• Maintain dashboards and reports on recruitment KPIs such as time‑to‑hire, cost‑per‑hire, and candidate satisfaction.
• Prepare periodical reports according to receiving audience and present findings to HR leadership and hiring managers to drive continuous improvement.

4. Organizational Design & Job Architecture

• Support OrgDesign initiatives by mapping roles, reporting lines, and functional structures.
• Draft and maintain Job Descriptions together with HCBPs and Department Heads and conduct Job Evaluations using internal grading scales.

5. Competency & Skills Framework

• Enhance job competencies and define skill requirements for key roles in collaboration with HCBPs and Department Heads.
• Align competency models with performance appraisal and training frameworks.

6. Policy Development

• Contribute to the development and revision of recruitment‑related policies, ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in Talent Acquisition or HC roles with exposure to digital recruitment tools.
• Strong understanding of job architecture, competency modeling, and recruitment analytics.
• Experience in high‑volume and executive hiring environments preferred.

What Makes a True AMANAian?

We know that our company growth and success come from our people who continuously drive our company, partners, and clients forward. Our community of talented employees, AMANAians, are built on the eight foundations of the Group AMANA workforce:

• We are Team Players.
• We are Reliable.
• We Communicate with Clarity.
• We Make Decisions Based on Understanding.
• We are Accountable.
• We Foster Integrity.
• We are Human Driven.
• We are Adaptable and Agile.