Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Cigna; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Cigna is seeking a dedicated talent acquisition professional to attract and hire talent across multiple functions within GIH. This role involves partnering with hiring managers and HR teams to support recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, experience in multi-role recruitment, and knowledge of UAE recruitment practices. This position contributes to maintaining a positive candidate experience and supporting the company's branding initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition in a multinational or healthcare environment.
• Ability to manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Knowledge of UAE talent market and local recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR teams to support recruitment strategies.
• Manage recruitment processes for various positions.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience throughout hiring.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Digital recruitment platforms

Job description

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.
• Experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or 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.
• 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.
• 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.