Director of Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand

Sharjah International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sharjah seeks a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the full lifecycle of recruitment, onboarding, and talent development. You will design and implement a forward-looking strategy, strengthen employer branding, and partner with university leadership to meet growth goals.

The role requires 12–14 years UAE experience in higher education, excellent communication in Arabic and English, and strong mastery of sourcing channels, HR data, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 12–14 years UAE experience in a similar role, preferably in higher education.
• Professional HR certification (CIPD/SHRM) or a master’s degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the talent acquisition strategy.
• Oversee recruitment lifecycle, shortlisting, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with HR directors and university leaders to align goals and KPIs.
• Enhance employer branding and build a strong talent pipeline.
• Ensure process quality, reporting, and compliance across the function.

Skills

Communication skills

Arabic & English

MS Office

Sourcing channels

End-to-end recruitment

Onboarding process

Data & KPIs

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Admin

HR certification (CIPD/SHRM) or Master’s degree

Job description

The University of Sharjah seeks a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the full lifecycle of recruitment, onboarding, and talent development. You will design and implement a forward-looking strategy, strengthen employer branding, and partner with university leadership to meet growth goals.

The role requires 12–14 years UAE experience in higher education, excellent communication in Arabic and English, and strong mastery of sourcing channels, HR data, and ERP systems.