Senior Director, Talent Acquisition - CEMEA

VISA; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa is seeking a Senior Director of Talent Acquisition for the CEMEA region to lead strategy and execution across professional hiring, executive search, and employer branding. This role partners with HRBPs, Global Talent, and central TA operations to deliver a best‑in‑class candidate experience and scale capability.

The successful candidate will set the TA strategy, manage a regional team, and drive global TA initiatives while fostering cross‑functional collaboration, inclusion, and AI-enabled

Qualifications

• 12+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 10+ years with an Advanced degree (e.g. MBA/JD/MD) or PhD.
• 15+ years of recruiting experience, including leading regional recruitment teams in multinational environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead TA strategy and execution across CEMEA.
• Partner with HRBPs, Global Talent, and compensation to align talent processes.
• Oversee employer branding, talent marketing, and internal mobility initiatives.
• Drive data-driven decisions to improve quality of hire and candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across TA operations.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Talent acquisition strategy

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (MBA/JD/MD)

PhD

Job description

Visa is seeking a Senior Director of Talent Acquisition for the CEMEA region to lead strategy and execution across professional hiring, executive search, and employer branding. This role partners with HRBPs, Global Talent, and central TA operations to deliver a best‑in‑class candidate experience and scale capability.

The successful candidate will set the TA strategy, manage a regional team, and drive global TA initiatives while fostering cross‑functional collaboration, inclusion, and AI-enabled