Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an Executive Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and executive roles. The role develops innovative strategies, builds strong talent pipelines, and drives efficient processes aligned with business goals across global markets.

The Manager partners with Human Capital and business leaders to meet hiring needs, attract active and passive candidates, and ensure a superior candidate experience while promoting diversity, equity and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience managing executive recruitment and global mandates.
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders.
• Experience building global talent pipelines and succession planning.
• Experience with DEI initiatives in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for executive and senior roles.
• Develop and refine talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.
• Build partnerships with Human Capital and business leaders.
• Attract active and passive candidates globally and ensure a strong candidate experience.
• Establish talent pipelines and succession planning to meet future needs.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across recruitment activities.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Global sourcing

Stakeholder management

Talent pipelines

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Job description

JOB TITLE

Executive Talent Acquisition Manager | Holding | People & Organisation

ROLE SUMMARY

The Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition oversees the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and executive roles at Majid Al Futtaim, developing innovative strategies, building strong talent pipelines, and ensuring efficient processes aligned with business goals. This role drives global and local sourcing to meet critical hiring needs across diverse industries while leveraging advanced tools and techniques to maintain market competitiveness.

ROLE PROFILE

• Act as the custodian of the recruitment framework, ensuring a robust and agile process with the right mix of sourcing channels to meet the organization's talent needs.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition to onboarding, with a focus on executive and senior-level roles.
• Develop and continually refine talent acquisition strategies that align with business objectives and drive organizational growth.
• Build strong partnerships with Human Capital and business leaders to ensure alignment in hiring practices.
• Attract both active and passive candidates globally, ensuring a positive candidate experience and timely fulfillment of positions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure recruitment efforts are proactive and effectively address departmental needs
• Establish and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles, focusing on succession planning to meet future organizational needs
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all recruitment activities, ensuring a diverse range of candidates are considered and engaged.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally within a leading organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification).
• Managerial experience overseeing executive recruitment, with demonstrated success in handling global mandates and adapting to diverse business environments.
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders to meet recruitment goals and align hiring strategies with business objectives
• Extensive experience managing global talent pipelines, succession planning, and the use of advanced interview techniques and assessment tools.
• Middle East or emerging market experience is highly preferred