Business Analyst

GulfTalent; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Dubai is seeking a dynamic Business Analyst to bridge business needs with technical solutions. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in recruitment or HR technology, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include gathering business requirements, conducting market analysis, and collaborating with development teams. This position offers competitive compensation and excellent learning opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Extensive training and learning opportunities

Rapid promotion

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in recruitment or HR technology.
• Familiarity with recruitment industry practices and software desirable.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience with development teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements specific to recruitment.
• Translate needs into functional specifications.
• Conduct market analysis for platform enhancement.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement requirements.
• Monitor project progress and report to leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Business Analyst to join our innovative recruitment platform team in Dubai. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions to enhance our recruitment services and drive strategic growth. Your analytical skills will be key in translating complex business requirements into actionable insights and impactful project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements specific to the recruitment industry.
• Translate business needs into clear, detailed functional specifications.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities for platform enhancement.
• Work closely with the development team to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly.
• Develop business cases, workflow models, and user stories to support product and process improvements.
• Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams including product management, marketing, and engineering.
• Monitor project progress and report findings to leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies related to business processes.
• Assist in testing and validating new features before deployment to ensure they meet business standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within recruitment or HR technology sectors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with recruitment industry practices, platforms, or software is highly desirable.
• Proficient in requirements gathering tools and methodologies such as use case modeling and process mapping.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as in team settings.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working with development teams is a plus.

About the company

GulfTalent is one of the largest online portals serving the Middle East region. Founded in 2005, it is now used by 10 million individuals and 9,000 companies. GulfTalent is run by a seasoned team of young professionals with diverse backgrounds across different industries, including management consulting, private equity, finance, e-commerce, information technology, education and recruitment. The team also brings together a wealth of international experience across four continents. This is your chance to join a growing company and a winning team, and to work with creative, hard-working individuals in a fast-paced, energizing environment. Team members benefit from extensive training, excellent learning opportunities, competitive compensation packages and rapid promotion.