Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner

The Cigna Group; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Private Medical Insurance

Educational Development Program

Job summary

The Cigna Group is looking for a Talent Acquisition specialist to join their team in Dubai. In this role, you will partner with business leaders to attract and hire talent across various functions while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, provide market insights, and support employer branding efforts. This position requires strong communication skills, a degree in HR or related fields, and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Enjoy a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a multicultural and hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or related HR roles.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes across different types of roles.
• Knowledge of the UAE talent market and local recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to understand hiring needs.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across a variety of positions.
• Identify and engage qualified talent through various channels.

Skills

Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

Organization and attention to detail

Adaptability and learning agility

Ownership, persistence, and strong follow through

Collaborative and solution-focused approach

Education

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

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Digital recruitment platforms

Job description

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry.

Our mission is to improve the health, well being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

You’ll join a globally recognized organization where trust, clear communication, and a positive culture shape how we work. Our leaders are consistent, approachable, and supportive, helping you maintain balance while doing meaningful work.

We look for people who thrive in collaborative environments, care about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first. At Cigna Healthcare, your work contributes to better care experiences and supports customers through important moments in their lives.

About the Role

As part of our Talent Acquisition team, you will help attract and hire talent across a variety of functions within GIH. You will partner with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and candidates to deliver effective recruitment outcomes while supporting current and future workforce needs.

This role operates in a fast paced, evolving environment where priorities may shift. Success comes from managing multiple recruitment activities, maintaining strong follow through, and adapting to changing business needs while delivering a positive candidate experience.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to understand hiring needs and support recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across a variety of positions within GIH, DIFC, and selected international markets.
• Identify and engage qualified talent through direct sourcing, job boards, social media, networking, and other recruitment channels.
• Deliver a positive and consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Provide market insights and talent intelligence to support hiring decisions and workforce planning discussions.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support ongoing and future hiring requirements across multiple locations.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, reporting, and documentation in line with company policies and data privacy requirements.
• Support employer branding and talent acquisition initiatives while collaborating with colleagues across countries to share best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or related HR roles.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes across different types of roles.
• Knowledge of the UAE talent market and local recruitment practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and adapt to changing business requirements.

Skills

• Soft Skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Organization and attention to detail.
  • Adaptability and learning agility in a changing environment.
  • Ownership, persistence, and strong follow through.
  • Collaborative and solution‑focused approach.
• Technical / Functional Skills
  • End-to-end recruitment and candidate assessment.
  • Talent sourcing and pipeline development.
  • Talent market research and workforce insights.
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and digital recruitment platforms.
  • Recruitment reporting and data management.
  • Understanding of recruitment compliance and data privacy requirements.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Multicultural and hybrid working environment with opportunities to collaborate across international teams.
• Private Medical Insurance and Employee Wellbeing Benefits.
• Educational Development Program to support your ongoing learning and career growth.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to international recruitment projects and contribute to meaningful business outcomes.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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