Arada | Talent Acquisition Trainee

Arada; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada in Dubai is seeking a curious and energetic Talent Acquisition Trainee for a six-month programme. You’ll learn how to find great people and grow into a Talent Acquisition Partner, supporting recruitment across Hospitality, F&B and Wellness.

Initially you’ll shadow an experienced TA Partner, then take on more ownership each month and eventually manage your own portfolio of roles. You’ll screen candidates, coordinate interviews and offers, build pipelines and partner with hiring managers to

Qualifications

• One to two years’ experience in recruitment, HR, a recruitment agency, or a people-facing role in hospitality, F&B or wellness.
• A genuine interest in the UAE hospitality, F&B and wellness sectors.
• Confidence with Microsoft 365. Experience with an applicant tracking system or LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic is an advantage.
• A bachelor’s degree in HR, business or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Join hiring manager briefings to understand each role, the team and what a strong hire looks like, and lead briefings as you progress.
• Support the full recruitment process: advertising, sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, offer preparation and hand-over to onboarding.
• Run screening calls and, with training, competency-based interviews, and share clear, evidence-based assessments with hiring managers.
• Help plan and run assessment days and open days for high-volume frontline hiring.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, talent pools and networking events, and help build pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
• Be the first point of contact for candidates: respond promptly, keep them informed and make every interaction professional and warm.
• Keep our applicant tracking system accurate and track metrics such as time to hire and source of hire.

Skills

Recruitment

HR

Hospitality

F&B

Wellness

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System

Microsoft 365

Job description

About us

At Arada, we create communities that inspire healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. Through innovative developments, exceptional customer experiences and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping places where people can live, work and thrive.

Joining Arada means becoming part of a collaborative, ambitious and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering excellence across every aspect of our business.

Role Purpose:

We are looking for a curious, energetic Talent Acquisition Trainee to join our Talent Acquisition team on a six-month programme. Behind every hotel, restaurant and wellness space we run is a great team, and this role will learn, on the job, how to find those people and grow into a Talent Acquisition Partner.

You’ll support recruitment for our Hospitality, F&B and Wellness businesses. That means everything from frontline and high-volume hiring to specialist and management roles. You’ll start by shadowing an experienced TA Partner, who will mentor you, and take on more ownership each month. By the end, you’ll be managing your own portfolio of roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Join hiring manager briefings to understand each role, the team and what a strong hire looks like, and lead briefings as you progress.
• Support the full recruitment process: advertising, sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, offer preparation and hand-over to onboarding.
• Run screening calls and, with training, competency-based interviews, and share clear, evidence-based assessments with hiring managers.
• Help plan and run assessment days and open days for high-volume frontline hiring.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, talent pools and networking events, and help build pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
• Be the first point of contact for candidates: respond promptly, keep them informed and make every interaction professional and warm.
• Keep our applicant tracking system accurate and track metrics such as time to hire and source of hire.

What you’ll bring:

• One to two years’ experience in recruitment, HR, a recruitment agency, or a people-facing role in hospitality, F&B or wellness.
• A genuine interest in the UAE hospitality, F&B and wellness sectors.
• Confidence with Microsoft 365. Experience with an applicant tracking system or LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic is an advantage.
• A bachelor’s degree in HR, business or a related field, or equivalent experience.

At Arada, three principles guide how we work: Dynamic, Deliver and Care.

• Dynamic: you bring high energy and real curiosity, learn fast and adapt quickly when priorities change.
• Deliver: you take ownership, stay organised and follow through on what you commit to.
• Care: you treat every candidate the way you’d want to be treated, and you handle their information with discretion.
• Ready to learn: you welcome feedback, act on it, and want to grow into a Talent Acquisition Partner.

Using GenAI in Your Application Process

To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations.

Why join Arada?

At Arada, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that transform communities while working alongside talented professionals in a culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous growth. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arada is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and make employment decisions based on merit, experience and business needs.