Recruitment Head

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Dubai is seeking a dynamic Recruitment Head to oversee talent acquisition for a prominent retail business. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in a consultancy or executive search firm. Responsibilities include managing recruitment strategies and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience.
• At least 2 years in a recruitment consultancy or executive search firm.
• Experience in managing high-volume hiring in the retail or FMCG sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage high-volume hiring across retail outlets.
• Partner with senior leadership to understand workforce needs.
• Lead and mentor the recruitment team to achieve hiring targets.
• Drive the full-cycle recruitment process.

Skills

Recruitment strategies

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Market mapping

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and result‑driven Recruitment Head to lead the talent acquisition function for a leading retail business in Dubai. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of recruitment experience with a minimum of 2 years in a recruitment consultancy or executive search firm. This role will oversee end‑to‑end recruitment strategy employer branding and talent pipeline management to support the rapid growth of the retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage high-volume hiring across retail outlets corporate and support functions.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical and leadership roles.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with senior leadership to understand workforce needs and deliver effective hiring solutions.
• Lead mentor and guide the recruitment team to achieve hiring targets.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on market trends compensation and candidate availability.

Recruitment Operations

• Drive the full‑cycle recruitment process from sourcing screening and interviewing to offer negotiation.
• Utilize recruitment tools ATS systems and social platforms for efficient hiring.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and company policies throughout the hiring process.

Employer Branding & Market Intelligence

• Enhance the company’s employer brand to attract top talent in the retail sector.
• Leverage experience in recruitment firms to map competitors conduct talent research and identify passive candidates.
• Represent the company at recruitment fairs industry events and networking platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience with at least 2 years in a recruitment consultancy or executive search firm.
• Proven experience in managing high-volume hiring in the retail or FMCG sector is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies market mapping and sourcing tools.
• Excellent leadership stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of UAE labor laws and recruitment best practices.