Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid environment

Private Medical Insurance

Educational development program

International recruitment exposure

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to lead end-to-end recruitment across multiple markets, including DIFC and international locations. You will partner with leaders and HR to align hiring with business goals and craft a strong candidate experience.

The role requires 2–3 years in talent acquisition within multinational or healthcare settings, with a solid grasp of UAE recruitment practices and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a related HR role in a multinational or healthcare environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organization

Adaptability

Ownership

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

ATS

Job description

About Cigna Healthcare

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

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 a related HR roles in a multinational or healthcare environment
• 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.

About Cigna Healthcare

About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.