Assistant Vice President - Talent Acquisition

ALDAR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Around ALDAR, Emirati talent is prioritized in recruitment to support Emiratization goals. The role focuses on partnering with line managers, sourcing top talent, and coordinating a thorough interview and offer process.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in Talent Acquisition within real estate or a large org, with strong communication and negotiation skills, and HR certifications. AI-assisted screening may be used, with final decisions by humans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent is required.
• HR-related certificates (PHR, SPHR) are desirable.
• 8+ years of Talent Acquisition experience in a leading organization.
• Experience in real estate or related industry is preferred.
• Emirati national or UAE work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Connect with line managers for a comprehensive briefing before sourcing.
• Qualify and understand business and cultural fit to find qualified candidates.
• Use recruitment channels to headhunt potential candidates promptly.
• Review shortlisted candidates with hiring managers and coordinate interviews.
• Coordinate and contact shortlisted candidates for interviews and verify documentation.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate with the Recruiting Panel and candidates.
• Attend interviews, assess candidates and provide accurate feedback.
• Prepare offer letters and communicate package details to candidates.
• Ensure a positive employee journey and onboarding experience.
• Maintain and utilize the internal ATS for the recruitment process.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies for vacancies and Emiratization hiring.

Skills

Time management

Negotiation

Communication

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent

PHR/SPHR certificates

Job description

Job Purpose

Partner with stakeholders to understand their hiring needs and what impact the new hire is expected to make on their team and department. Advertise, source and network to find suitable candidates and always look to support the companies Emiratization goals.

Job Purpose

Partner with stakeholders to understand their hiring needs and what impact the new hire is expected to make on their team and department. Advertise, source and network to find suitable candidates and always look to support the companies Emiratization goals.

This vacancy is for Emirati talent only.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Connect with line managers / hiring managers for a comprehensive briefing session before initiating the sourcing activities.
• Qualify and understand business and cultural fit requirements to find qualified candidates.
• Use recruitment channels to headhunt potential candidates in a timely and effective manner (time to fill/time to hire).
• Liaise with the hiring managers to review shortlisted candidates (monitor success and rejection rates) and agree on interviews.
• Contact and coordinate with shortlisted candidates for attending interview after validating their initial documents (education, remunerating expectations etc.).
• Schedule interviews and coordinate with Recruiting Panel / candidates on decisions and communication.
• Attend interviews, assess candidates and provide accurate feedback accordingly.
• Prepare offer letters, follow-up with candidates, and answer queries about package and other related job offer information.
• Ensure employee journey is adhered to for a positive candidate experience.
• Consistently use the internal Applicant Tracking system at Aldar.
• Always think through creative sourcing strategies for roles in the vacancies.
• Emiratization Hiring for the group

Qualifications & Experience

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Min of 8+ years of experience in a Talent Acquisition position within a leading local / regional organization (consulting or client side).

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

• Experience in real estate or related industry is preferred.
• Background in Executive Search is preferred.
• Previous experience in the HR division of a company with 300+ employees.
• In-depth knowledge of human resource management best practices.

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Organized and able to manage time, prioritize.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication, verbal and written.

QUALIFICATION(S)

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent is required.
• HR-related certificates (e.g., PHR, SPHR, etc.).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.