MEA Talent Acquisition Partner - Build Global Teams

Wasserman; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasserman in the Middle East is seeking a Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment across the UAE and wider region. You will partner with hiring managers and the People team to build pipelines and deliver an excellent candidate experience.

You'll combine solid recruiting fundamentals with regional market knowledge to identify people who thrive in Wasserman's collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within the Middle East.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple roles simultaneously.
• Strong direct sourcing and candidate-identification skills.
• Good knowledge of the UAE and broader Middle East talent landscape.
• Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders and challenging or advising hiring managers when needed.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, resourceful and solutions-oriented approach.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to candidate experience.
• Comfort working within an international, matrixed organisation.
• Experience recruiting within sports, entertainment, marketing, creative agencies, experiential, media or professional services would be particularly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across roles in the Middle East from intake and sourcing through interviews, offers and handover to onboarding
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, role requirements and the capabilities required for success
• Develop effective sourcing strategies to identify high-quality talent across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East
• Proactively build talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, recruitment platforms and direct outreach
• Screen and assess candidates against both technical requirements and cultural alignment
• Coordinate interview processes and ensure candidates and hiring managers have a clear, efficient and positive experience
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment strategy, candidate availability and market conditions
• Support offer development and candidate negotiations in partnership with the People team
• Build relationships with recruitment agencies and other external talent partners where appropriate
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and provide visibility on pipeline health, hiring progress and recruitment metrics
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and help ensure diverse candidate pipelines
• Support employer-brand initiatives and help strengthen Wasserman s reputation as an employer across the region
• Contribute to broader talent and People initiatives as the Middle East business continues to grow

Skills

Recruitment

End-to-end

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Job description

Wasserman in the Middle East is seeking a Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment across the UAE and wider region. You will partner with hiring managers and the People team to build pipelines and deliver an excellent candidate experience.

You'll combine solid recruiting fundamentals with regional market knowledge to identify people who thrive in Wasserman's collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.