Hybrid Talent Acquisition Lead

Cognita Schools; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita is looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate functions across our Dubai offices and regional hubs. You will source through LinkedIn, job boards, networks, and our ATS, partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver high-quality candidates.

You will play a key role in candidate experience, regulatory compliance, and workforce planning, with a proactive, collaborative approach in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across corporate functions.
• Proven sourcing experience via social media, networks, CV databases, and ATS.
• Knowledge of UAE labour law and local regulatory requirements is plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for corporate roles across Cognita UAE offices.
• Develop sourcing strategies and build strong candidate pipelines.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing & networking

Stakeholder management

ATS & HRIS

Multilingual capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CV databases

ATS (e.g., Workday)

Job description

Cognita is looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate functions across our Dubai offices and regional hubs. You will source through LinkedIn, job boards, networks, and our ATS, partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver high-quality candidates.

You will play a key role in candidate experience, regulatory compliance, and workforce planning, with a proactive, collaborative approach in a fast-paced